The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain: A History
Simon Taylor
(Author)
Description
The go-ahead for Britain's first new nuclear power station in 20 years, Hinkley Point C, marks a major change of policy. This book traces the UK's nuclear energy history, from the optimism of the 1950s, through the disillusionment of the 1980s to a new role for nuclear in the 21st century.
- How the dreams of cheap electricity and export success died.
- How privatizing the electricity industry revealed the wishful thinking of the nuclear sector.
- Why improved management gave the privatized nuclear stations a new lease of life.
- How the 2008 Climate Change Act unexpectedly encouraged 'new nuclear'.
- Criticism of the industry:
- "Why has it taken so long to get new reactors?" v. "If we wait a few years, a solar revolution will provide affordable, low-risk power"
- Was this the right choice?
- Concerns about the prices future consumers will have to pay.
Product Details
Price
$30.00
Publisher
Uit Cambridge Ltd.
Publish Date
March 02, 2016
Pages
256
Dimensions
6.1 X 9.1 X 0.7 inches | 0.01 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781906860318
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About the Author
Simon Taylor is Director of the Master of Finance Programme at Cambridge University's Judge Business School.