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Nuclear power: irreplaceable before and after Fukushima

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  • Palapan Kampan
  • Adam R. Tanielian

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This paper analyses nuclear safety, monetary and energy economics of the nuclear power industry. We review and analyse economic, scientific, political, and regulatory environments in the broader energy sector. Competing economic and environmental interests are found as the world tries to deal with climate change and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. From cradle to grave, nuclear power is found to be safer and less carbon intensive than coal and gas. The longest-term outlook is still uncertain, but nuclear power is found to be more sustainable than fossil fuel energy. Increased technological R%D spending, government subsidies, and international cooperation to on safety compliance are suggested to spur growth in nuclear power as a replacement for coal.

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  • Palapan Kampan & Adam R. Tanielian, 2016. "Nuclear power: irreplaceable before and after Fukushima," International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 39(6), pages 394-412.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgeni:v:39:y:2016:i:6:p:394-412
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    1. Tingzhu Li & Debin Du & Xueli Wang & Xionghe Qin, 2022. "Can Nuclear Power Products Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Evidence from Global Trade Network," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-25, June.

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