Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy |
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| Authors: | Cravens, Gwyneth |
| Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| BISAC/Subject: | BUS070040, SCI051000, TEC028000 |
| ISBN: | 9780307268563, Related ISBNs: 0307266567, 030726856X, 0307385876, 9780307266569, 9780307268563 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 464, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: An informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: it is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. In the end, we see that if we are to care for subsequent generations, embracing nuclear energy is an ethical imperative.
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