Global warming and nuclear power

A recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology study on the future of nuclear power argues that nuclear power should be maintained as an energy option because it is an important carbon-free source of power that can potentially make a significant contribution to future electricity supply. The study a...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2004-01, Vol.303 (5657), p.433-433
Main Author: Meserve, Richard A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate
Fuels
Global warming
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power plants
Risk assessment
Weapons
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Summary:A recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology study on the future of nuclear power argues that nuclear power should be maintained as an energy option because it is an important carbon-free source of power that can potentially make a significant contribution to future electricity supply. The study also observes that those who are concerned about global warming are no more likely to support nuclear power than those who are not. Meserve comments on the risks of using nuclear power and its impact on the climate.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.303.5657.433