nuclear engineering

Examines the impact of nuclear waste on the environment, explains what nuclear waste is, and discusses ways to make safer choices to protect the environment.

Collects sixteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to nuclear power, debating if it is a green energy source, its danger, and if it can be used for terrorism.

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.

Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of nuclear energy as a power resource.

Introduces students to the controversy over whether or not nuclear power is safe, examining both sides of the argument and providing information to support both viewpoints.

Explores opposing viewpoints on expanding the uses of nuclear power with emphasis on pollution, safety, and waste disposal.

In simple terms, defines nuclear energy, how it is created and used, its dangers, and potential for the future. Includes one simple experiment.

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.

Nuclear power is one of todays growing issues, it is examined in light of how science is changing and bringing new opportunities.

Defines nuclear power, explains how it is made and used, and discusses benefits and potential problems of the energy source.