This book looks at the early history of nuclear power, at what happened
next, and at its longer-term prospects. The main question is: can
nuclear power overcome the problems that have emerged? It was once
touted as the ultimate energy source, freeing mankind from reliance on
dirty, expensive fossil energy. Sixty years on, nuclear only supplies
around 11.5% of global energy and is being challenged by cheaper energy
options. Will a new generation of reactors bring nuclear energy to the
forefront in the future?
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