Power Production

The debate about nuclear power and the risks involved continues to rage; but of course all forms of power production have their own particular and sometimes considerable risks. This new edition includes completely new chapters to take into account the nuclear accident at Chernobyl, the disaster at Piper Alpha and the much debated problems of acid rain and the greenhouse effect. The risks involved in using coal and oil-fired generation of nuclear and hydro power are also evaluated. The author contends that in our modern industrial society the risks of power production are less than the consequence of having insufficient supplies of power. Technical data from many fields of research are used to estimate the risks to the public from both renewable and non-renewable sources. Of interest to energy planners, policy makers and environmentalists, it will also appeal to the general reader, who wants to stay informed about the crucial energy debate.