We need energy to warm and light our homes, to power our transport and communications, and to support our manufacturing industries. Can we obtain enough energy to satisfy the needs of a rapidly increasing world population without, at the same time, devastating the earth? Is nuclear power the way to do this?
This book surveys available energy sources and their effects on the environment in the context of moral imperatives and political realities.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 : The Energy Crisis
Chapter 2 : The Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter 3 : Nuclear Power
Chapter 4 : The Safety of Nuclear Reactors
Chapter 5 : Choosing the Best Energy Sources
Chapter 6 : Effects on the Environment
Chapter 7 : Energy Scenarios
Chapter 8 : Political Aspects of the Energy Crisis
Chapter 9 : Moral Aspects of the Energy Crisis
Appendices
1 : Energy Units
2 : Radiation Units
Further Reading
Author Index
Subject Index
