Nuclear energy outlook 2008 / Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-ooperation and Development.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

OECD Nuclear Energy Agency.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear industry.

Nuclear energy--Economic aspects.

Nuclear energy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (461 p.)

Place of Publication:

Paris : Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

World energy demand continues to grow unabated and is leading to very serious concerns about security of supply, soaring energy prices and climate change stemming from fossil fuel consumption. Nuclear energy is being increasingly seen as having a role to play in addressing these concerns. Responding to renewed interest in nuclear energy, this Nuclear Energy Outlook uses the most current data and statistics available and provides projections up to 2050 to consider growth scenarios and potential implications on the future use of nuclear energy. It also offers unique analyses and recommendations on the possible challenges that lie ahead. Topics covered by the NEO include nuclear power’s current status and projected trends, environmental impacts, uranium resources and security of supply, costs, safety and regulation, radioactive waste management and decommissioning, non-proliferation and security, legal frameworks, infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, advanced reactors and advanced fuel cycles.

Contents:

pt. 1. Nuclear power's current status and projected trends

pt. 2. The potential benefits of nuclear power

pt. 3. Managing current and future challenges

pt. 4. Developing the technology.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-281-92225-0

9786611922252

92-64-05411-1

OCLC:

630531724