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The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain: A HistoryPaperback, 2 March 2016

The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain: A History
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Print Length
256 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Uit Cambridge Ltd.
Date Published
2 Mar 2016
ISBN-10
1906860319
ISBN-13
9781906860318

Description

The go-ahead for Britain's first new nuclear power station in 20 years, Hinkley Point C, marks a major change of policy. This book traces the UK's nuclear energy history, from the optimism of the 1950s, through the disillusionment of the 1980s to a new role for nuclear in the 21st century.

  • How the dreams of cheap electricity and export success died.

  • How privatizing the electricity industry revealed the wishful thinking of the nuclear sector.

    • Why improved management gave the privatized nuclear stations a new lease of life.
  • How the 2008 Climate Change Act unexpectedly encouraged 'new nuclear'.

  • Criticism of the industry:

    • "Why has it taken so long to get new reactors?" v. "If we wait a few years, a solar revolution will provide affordable, low-risk power"
    • Was this the right choice?
    • Concerns about the prices future consumers will have to pay.

Product Details

Author:
Simon Taylor
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
2 March 2016
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 1.78 cm
ISBN-10:
1906860319
ISBN-13:
9781906860318
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Weight:
439.98 gm

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