Describes nuclear fission and how nuclear reactors work and discusses accidents at Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, and other power plants. Also examines measures taken to prevent similar disasters in the future.
Gwyneth Cravens offers a comprehensive overview of the myths, fears, and truths surrounding nuclear energy, and shares her own experiences using and studying nuclear energy, describing what she learned about nuclear power and the promise it holds for the future.
First-hand survivor stories and photographs describe a number of environmental disasters around the world including massive oil spills and chemical leaks, how they are caused, and efforts to limit accidents in the future.
Examines the accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in 1979, and presents the history of nuclear power in the U.S. Includes photographs, a timeline, quotes, a sidebar, a glossary, and additional resources.
Provides answers to a number of questions concerning nuclear energy including where it comes from, the disasters at both Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, and the ways in which nuclear waste is disposed.
Provides an account of events surrounding the disaster that occurred when the reactor at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, a town located in the state of Ukraine, exploded on April 26, 1986, releasing dangerous radiation into the atmosphere.
Describes the green movement, including how companies are switching to environmentally safer production and distribution methods to help protect the environment, and discusses how the movement has influenced government policy.
