Nuclear Power: an Assessment

In an attempt to get away from Oil and other carbon related fuel – Nuke power is being touted as the next best alternative. In fact that was the basis behind the recent deal between US and India. But is the Nuke Power all that great thing?? Here is a take from UK:

The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) report says doubling nuclear capacity would make only a small impact on reducing carbon emissions by 2035.

The body, which advises the government on the environment, says this must be set against the potential risks.

The government is currently undertaking a review of Britain’s energy needs.

It regards building nuclear capacity as an alternative to reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.

As North Sea supplies dwindle, nuclear is seen by some as a more secure source of energy than hydrocarbon supplies from unstable regimes. Proponents say it could generate large quantities of electricity while helping to stabilise carbon dioxide CO2 emissions.

But the SDC report, compiled in response to the energy review, concluded that the risks of nuclear energy outweighed its advantages.

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