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2- Why nuclear energy?

World reserves of coal are, in theory, large enough to produce the electricity we shall need for more than a hundred years. However, it is likely that more and more of the coal mined in the future will be converted into ... read more

a) Economics The difference in fuel requirements between coal fired and nuclear power stations also affects their economics. The cost of fuel for a nuclear power station is very much less than for an equivalent coal fired power station, ... read more

b) Electricity generation - the future fuel mix For most countries the questions that need to be answered are: What are our likely electricity requirements? What forms of generation are available to us? Which combination will affordably provide our needs with maximum security,.... read more

c) Alternatives to nuclear electricity No technology is absolutely safe or without environmental effects. We should therefore compare the production of electricity from nuclear energy with the other ... read more source:http://nuclear-radiation.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-nuclear-energy-nuclear-power.html