Nuclear is the new black
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- The Impact of Climate Change on Nuclear Power Supply. Linnerud, Kristin; Mideksa, Torben K.; Eskeland, Gunnar S. // Energy Journal;2011, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p149
A warmer climate may result in lower thermal efficiency and reduced load--including shutdowns--in thermal power plants. Focusing on nuclear power plants, we use different European datasets and econometric strategies to identify these two supply-side effects. We find that a rise in temperature of...
- UK energy: nuclear option key to supply diversity. // MarketWatch: Energy;November 2004, Vol. 3 Issue 11, p8
Examines the importance of nuclear plants as part of a diverse generation portfolio in Great Britain. Reasons for the delay in the construction of nuclear plants in the region; Provisions under the Kyoto accords; Need for countries to have a diverse electricity generation portfolio.
- Nuclear and lignite on NI energy agenda. Milne, Roger // Utility Week;11/21/2008, Vol. 29 Issue 27, p28
The article focuses on a document launched by Northern Ireland Energy Minister Arlene Foster which emphasized the need for the Northern Ireland government to consider building nuclear power stations because of concern over climate change and security of supply. The document also stressed the...
- How Japan's Low Carbon Society and Nuclear Power Generation Came Hand in Hand. // Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus;6/6/2011, Issue 23, p2
The article focuses on the refusal of the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) to accept the Grand Prize for the Global Environment Award following an accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. A system was built by TEPCO which recycled the vapor produced in power generation as...
- Is nuclear power a viable solution to climate change? Hodgson, Peter; Marignac, Yves // Ecologist;Sep2001, Vol. 31 Issue 7, p20
Presents opposing views on the potential of nuclear power as a solution to climate change. Capacity of nuclear power plants to produce energy; Advantages of nuclear energy over other alternative energy sources; Risks associated with nuclear reactors producing electricity.
- Nuclear Energy Protests: A Story from Southern Bohemia. Opocenska, Jane // Ecotheology: Journal of Religion, Nature & the Environment;Jul2002, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p88
The governmental approval of the installation of nuclear power in southern Bohemia has raised a fiery protest from a group of women determined to halt the development. In particular, there has been no attempt to assess environmental impact or proper public consultation, or even proper...
- Nuclear Power: A Hedge against Uncertain Gas and Carbon Prices? Roques, Fabien A.; Nuttall, William J.; Newberry, David M.; de Neufville, Richard; Connors, Stephen // Energy Journal;2006, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p1
High fossil fuel prices have rekindled interest in nuclear power. This paper identifies specific characteristics making nuclear power unattractive to merchant generators in liberalized electricity markets, and argues that non-fossil fuel technologies have an overlooked 'option value' given fuel...
- Nuclear Fever Breaks. Maize, Kennedy // Power;Apr2011, Vol. 155 Issue 4, p63
The article offers information on the nuclear industry of U.S. It states that the U.S. government is planning to invest in the nuclear development, and will also make efforts to epand the limit of nuclear loan guarantee. It also discusses the Platt Nuclear Energy conference held at a Maryland...
- is the nuclear renaissance already here? Fesmire, Bob // Electric Light & Power;Sep/Oct2005, Vol. 83 Issue 5, p47
Explains that a renaissance of nuclear power in the United States has finally arrived. Shift in the public attitude toward nuclear power; Nuclear power back in the spotlight because of national security and a renewed emphasis on energy independence; Provisions for the nuclear industry in the...
