Future and Policy
Around 16% of the world's energy requirements are met by nuclear power and this is increasing.
Exclusive to RSC members, via the Virtual Library, can keep up to date with the commercial activity in this area using:
- EBSCO full text e-articles from Business Source Corporate include:
- Nuclear power's new age. (cover story) Economist, , Vol. 384 Issue 8545, p13
- Nuclear dawn. Economist, , Vol. 384 Issue 8545, special section p24-26, 3p, 1 diagram, 1 graph, 1c, 1bw
Related Links
Nuclear research in the EU
The EU energy research homepage has sections on fission and fusion energy. Each section has pages linked to research topics and programmes of activities.
World usage of nuclear power
A detailed country by country breakdown from the Energy Information Administration in the international section. Give detailed reports with graphs, facts and figures on world energy outlook in both the long and short term
The economics of nuclear power
Facts, figures and graphs analysing capital and operating costs of nuclear power in comparison with conventional fuels for power generation
Policy Documents & Treaties
A compilation of world policy documents on nuclear power from the World Nuclear Association
The Future of Nuclear Power - consultation documents
The role of nuclear power in a low carbon economy from the UK Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
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