This extensive volume examines the possibility of a cleaner and more energy efficient future by detailing the historic and emerging technologies behind some the most promising alternative resources.
Discusses the pros and cons of nuclear power, including an overview of its history and risks, and attempts to balance electric needs and the environment.
Presents a chronicle of the accident that occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant on March 28, 1979 after a harmless release of steam prompted a series of mistakes that led to the brink of a nuclear meltdown.
Text, illustrations, and diagrams provide an overview of nuclear power, discussing its history, how it is made, its uses, and other related topics, and including case studies of energy projects.
Provides an overview of nuclear power and includes primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations about related issues, such as its use as a viable energy source as how it affects the environment.
An exploration of renewable energy resources that focuses on nuclear energy, providing information about how it is produced and used, discussing advantages and disadvantages, and including photographs, illustrations, and diagrams.
An introduction to nuclear energy, and discusses where energy comes from, why it is important, how nuclear energy works, innovations in nuclear energy, and future predictions for the world energy crisis.
