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
Where nuclear power is concerned, disasters do shape opinions, but disasters not relating to nuclear energy can similarly be leveraged as an opportunity to reshape public opinion with respect to nuclear power. Disruptive emergencies can shift the fate of both politicians and public policies, because of the profound impact that emergencies have on the public (Boin, Hart & McConnell, 2009)
Indeed, there is a link between physical vulnerability and willingness to accept alternatives to carbon. It has been found that the more people become physically vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the more they are willing to accept other alternatives, even alternatives that they had previously considered palatable (Brody, et al
Hypothesis #4: Nuclear energy is not viewed as a viable solution to climate change The results of each study's rating will be demonstrated in a standardized format to enable comparison of the selected articles. Moreover, the use of these strategies is part of using statistical procedures in meta-analytic review to integrate research findings from various studies and express results through numerical effect-size projections (Bushman & Wells, 2001, p
Faced with that argument, the British public was found to be slightly more willing to accept nuclear power, though the authors note that most respondents did not have a sophisticated understanding of the risk-risk analysis on which to base their opinions (Pidgeon, Lorenzoni & Poortinga, 2008). There are very few Britons who unconditionally accept nuclear power as a means of mitigating climate change and carbon emissions, and attitudes do not appear to be shifting particularly quickly, based on surveys conducted over the years (Corner, et al
Notably, this study will be conducted through meta-analysis technique, which is a suitable research methodology for the issue under examination because it promotes a more objective evaluation of evidence or selected studies in a manner that is more effective than conventional literature or narrative reviews. Meta-analysis is basically a statistical procedure that integrates findings of several independent studies that are considered as combinable (Egger, Smith & Phillips, 1997, p
Underground repository conditions are a critical success factor for nuclear waste disposal, and there is significant work being done still to determine the best conditions, given corrosion and other variables. Archaeological artefacts can inform researchers about the best methods of storing waste long-term, and predictive models are still a work in progress (Feron, Crusset & Gras, 2008)
Another consideration within this subject is that there is carbon emissions associated with nuclear power, something that is often ignored when nuclear power is presented as a climate change mitigator. The carbon output of nuclear power, especially when the life cycle approach is taken, is not insignificant, and there are unknown variables (Fthenakis & Kim, 2007)
GREEN GOOD TO GO Chapter Three Research Traditions There are a number of different research traditions that could be used to understand a subject as broad as nuclear power. Generally, the wide nature of this issue implies that the research methodology utilized, measurements undertaken, and the kinds of people examined differ depending on the study while the topic is the same (Glass, 1977, p
GREEN GOOD TO GO Chapter Three Research Traditions There are a number of different research traditions that could be used to understand a subject as broad as nuclear power. Generally, the wide nature of this issue implies that the research methodology utilized, measurements undertaken, and the kinds of people examined differ depending on the study while the topic is the same (Glass, 1977, p
Whatever the excuse, psychological barriers may be, colloquially known as "dragons of inaction" limit the ability of the public to change perceptions with respect to climate change. It's either the public lacks the scientific literacy to understand the issue, they cling to ideological worldviews that prevent them from accepting reality or they fear change because that's what people do (Gifford, 2011)
Actinides are recycled back into fuel, and the Indian government has a program to research the "long-term evaluation of vitrified waste product under simulated repository conditions" (Raj, Prasad & Bansal, 2006). Vitrification is a process that is commonly used for immobilizing high level nuclear waste by "combining it with borosilicate base glass" (Hand et al
And there might not be any applicability to Russia, Iran or other country that essentially has no tradition of democracy and whose cultural roots are dramatically different from those in Anglo-traditional countries. The optimal technique for the research questions at hand is known as research synthesis, which is the qualitative equivalent of meta-analysis (Jefferies, 1999)
The need for change, therefore, is the main driver of the change. In the shock doctrine, politicians have an agenda ready, waiting for the shock so that they can implement it (Klein, 2007)
Many other nations simply store the waste in ceramics, and avoid reprocessing, but just aim for finding safe disposal sites. This approach is less sophisticated, but it also reflects that not every country with nuclear power utilizes the most up-to-date disposal practices (Lee, et al
Many other nations simply store the waste in ceramics, and avoid reprocessing, but just aim for finding safe disposal sites. This approach is less sophisticated, but it also reflects that not every country with nuclear power utilizes the most up-to-date disposal practices (Lee, et al
American perceptions of climate change have followed this somewhat predictable trend. Public support for policies to deal with climate change "will be greatly influenced by public perceptions of the risks and dangers posed by climate change" (Leiserowitz, 2005)
The literature review essentially gathers the information without any interpretation or discussion. It is only in the methodology phase when then research is examined, analyzed, and the similarities and differences between the findings are subject to analysis and discussion (Lewis and Ritchie, 2003)
Expert knowledge and thorough research are critical because of the inherent need for rigor in qualitative research, the field having essentially shifted away from quantitative concepts such as reliability and validity.The concept of rigor should include thoroughness in research, the development of expert-level knowledge of a subject, and the application of unbiased analysis of the information that is available (Morse et al
In order to restore growth to the industry, and the promise of atomic energy in general, the issues that have befallen nuclear power in recent years will need to be better understood. Nuclear Power and Climate Change There are only five energy generation methods that are capable of providing baseload electricity while meeting the greenhouse gas emissions guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and Generation III nuclear fission is among them (Nicholson, Beigler & Brook, 2011)