The ability to generate nuclear energy is dependent on the ability to carry out effective purification and reprocessing at every stage of the process. Waste disposal and reprocessing are very crucial in nuclear energy since every step in this process is dependent on the next and the cyclic re-use of fuels (Adamson, p
However, researchers refute this claim by arguing that the costs of obtaining, maintaining, and disposing nuclear power plants are relatively high. Actually, no one knows the cost of a new reactor until one is developed while estimates for new construction continue to escalate (Totty par, 42)
Moreover, the expansion of nuclear power plants could contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons since by-product of these power plants can be converted into nuclear bombs. Nuclear power plants are also likely to become the target of armies and terrorist because they contain plutonium, which is the most life-destroying component known to humanity (Williams, par, 5)
For instance, as I have already pointed out elsewhere in this text, the United States has 19.9% of the entire county's electricity generated at its nuclear power plants which number just over 100 (Eccleston, March and Cohen, 2011)
Such countries include but they are not limited to Sweden which according to Eccleston, March and Cohen (2011) has succumbed to public pressure to halt its nuclear operations. One of the key advantages of nuclear power has got to do with the ability of the same to "produce large fuel supply" (Miller and Spoolman, 2007)
The adequate measures taken to secure the facilities are necessary for uninterrupted supply of energy. Small and Advanced Nuclear Power Generation Plants: The developments are underway to design and develop safe nuclear reactors in facilitating risk resistance (Abbott)
The technological developments have enabled energy sourcing thorough nuclear power generation plants. It is a highly technological yet economical and long-term source with reliable results (Goudie and David)
The radioactive waste produced at each process of reducing energy is disposed off accordingly through safe treatments (Goudie and David). The amount of waste produced is also smaller than the waste produced through other sources of energy (Moore 12-16)
The nuclear energy sector has become very important in UAE and recently there are introductions of disciplines related to the production of energy in academic institutions. Nuclear energy is expected to account for 23-25% of electricity in UAE by 2020 this trend shows that nuclear energy is gaining popularity in UAE (Kazim, 2012)
(2008) the plan is one in which power reactors would be sold by the United States and its partners in nuclear energy to developing countries if they make the agreement that they will not "pursue technologies that would aid nuclear weapon production, notability reprocessing and uranium enrichment." (Alvarez, 2008) Alvarez states that upon investigation it has been found as follows: GNEP is a rush, ill-conceived, poorly supported and technically and economically risky expansion and redirection of the nuclear industry; Even if the unproven technologies are shown to be viable, GNEP also has the potential to inhibit the adoption of more reasonable solutions to global climate change by diverting resources into an unproven and, most likely, a prohibitively expensive nuclear option; GNEP also would increase the danger of nuclear proliferation and the potential for weapons grade materials falling into the hands of hostile or unstable nations and terrorist groups; and GNEP will likely worsen the radioactive waste disposal problem and would also make the United States the dumping ground for nuclear wastes from the other participating nations
Declaratory policy many times fails to "correspond closely" with arms control and nonproliferation policy, which also should but does not always appear to be highly correlated with either targeting and employment policy and/or R&D policy." (Potter, 2005) POLICY TYPES RELATING to NUCLEAR ENERGY The work of William C
Under the direction of physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, the three research facilities initiated a coordinated accelerated research into purifying natural Uranium238 into weapons grade Uranium 235 and irradiating Uranium 238 to produce Plutonium239 for use in two different types of fission weapons (Rennie 2003)
According to the 2007 Power Development Plan, Thailand's main energy supply is natural gas, in a proportion of 66%, as opposed to renewable resources that are used in a 1.7% proportion (Chonglertvanichkul, 2007)
There are voices from Greenpeace that argue that the same money may be used to research alternative means for obtaining energy rather than constructing nuclear facilities (Channel News Asia, 2007). Even more, given the fact that Thailand does not posses uranium reserves, it would probably import from Australia that has already shown its interest to supply Thailand with uranium for its future nuclear facilities (Corben, 2008) In terms of efficiency of the nuclear possibilities and the way in which this may be the solution for energy dependency, there are voices, especially from the Greenpeace groups that suggest nuclear power lacks the efficiency and guarantee over the possibility to reduce dependency on the traditional power resources
There are voices from Greenpeace that argue that the same money may be used to research alternative means for obtaining energy rather than constructing nuclear facilities (Channel News Asia, 2007). Even more, given the fact that Thailand does not posses uranium reserves, it would probably import from Australia that has already shown its interest to supply Thailand with uranium for its future nuclear facilities (Corben, 2008) In terms of efficiency of the nuclear possibilities and the way in which this may be the solution for energy dependency, there are voices, especially from the Greenpeace groups that suggest nuclear power lacks the efficiency and guarantee over the possibility to reduce dependency on the traditional power resources
The figures point out, as stated previously, that the risks of a nuclear plant and thus of nuclear power supplies are evident and the local population is afraid to take them. Thus, 63% of people agree on nuclear power energy being developed in Thailand, but only 32% agree with the plants being built in their provinces, and only 24% of the interviewed people see fit that their communities be the building and operations site for the plants (Patchimpattapong, 2010)
Nuclear power decisions are made most often at the political level, as a matter of national energy policy, rather than the scientific level. In terms of the science, there is little doubt that nuclear power can be used, albeit with some fairly significant risks (Alic, 2012)
Moreover, the suitability of meta-analysis technique for this research is attributed to the fact that it's a collection of methodical techniques for resolving obvious contradictions in research findings. This technique also involves translating results from varying studies to a universal metric and statistically examining relation between research characteristics and findings (Bangert-Drowns & Rudner, 1991)
7% by 2020, as that energy will be replaced by carbon. The current trend of decreasing nuclear capability, therefore, is a blow to efforts to mitigate climate change and for the affected countries to meet their carbon emissions reduction guidelines going forward (Bauer, Brecha & Luderer, 2012)
In particular, the fear of climate change is growing, and at a rate faster than the fear of nuclear energy. While public perception of nuclear power is not especially safe at the moment, it may be that in the near future the fear of climate change is greater than the fear of nuclear energy, and at that point there may be a shift in public sentiment with respect to nuclear energy (Bickerstaff et al