scholarly journals Can nuclear power be a solution for exacerbating global problems?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Quang-Loc
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Conference Report ◽  
Energy Field ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi ◽  
Supply Capacity ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change

Nuclear power has been considered as a potential energy source to mitigate climate change problems thanks to its carbon-free power and huge supply capacity. Besides, it helps secure a country's energy supply, ultimately ensuring a nation’s sustainability. However, nuclear-energy-related disastrous events, such as the US military’s nuclear bombing of Japanese cities in 1945, and the Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disasters, have shown the destructive power of atomic elements. In order to have a comprehensive view of the problem of nuclear energy, its strengths and weaknesses, this paper will summarize the conference report ‘Thorium energy for the world’ and discuss the possibility of science and technology in the promising energy field.

PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-158
Author(s):  
E. V. YANUSIK ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
World Market ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Energy Consumption

The article discusses the main prerequisites for the development of nuclear energy in the global econo-my, also defines nuclear energy and discusses the structure of global energy consumption. The article proves that the crucial prerequisite for the development of nuclear energy in the world market is the economic efficiency of nuclear power plants.

Nuclear Energy for the Poor

Worldview ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 12-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqbal Akhund
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Third World ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Equal Degree ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The World ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Moral Doubt

The subject of nuclear energy, arousing hope and anxiety in almost equal degree, is of interest to all mankind. Of late, however, attention has focused on the implications of the spread of nuclear power and technology to Third World countries, and in that context the views of Pakistan—a developing country with similar economic compulsions—may be of some general interest.Thirty years after Hiroshima-Nagasaki one sees nuclear energy being used beneficently all over the world in research institutions and hospitals, in farms and factories. But a number of recent developments have reawakened the fear and moral doubt concerning man's capacity to make wise use of the terrible power his intelligence has unleashed: the explosion by India of a nuclear device in 1974; disclosures about the real risks of accidents in power reactors; and the fear that terrorists, political or’ criminal, may obtain recourse to nuclear bombs to further their ends.

Iran deal will not relaunch nuclear power globally

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Power Generation ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Nuclear Power Generation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Un Security Council ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Prices

Subject Impact of the Iran deal on civil nuclear energy. Significance The deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) will have little effect on the global deployment of nuclear power technology. The agreement could pave the way for new civil nuclear power generation in Iran. Elsewhere, civil nuclear power's prospects are restrained by high costs compared to alternatives, safety risks and political acceptance. Impacts Advanced nuclear power countries will encourage newcomers to meet their needs for nuclear fuel by relying on existing suppliers. Countries investing in new civil nuclear power are unlikely to also seek weapons capability. Low oil and carbon prices and the apparent reluctance of countries to mitigate climate change will constrain nuclear power investment.

scholarly journals International cooperation in the sphere of peaceful uses of nuclear energy as a resolution of energy supply and nuclear proliferation problems

2009 ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
M. V. Zharkih
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fuel Cycle ◽  
Nuclear Proliferation ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Us ◽  
Made In

Comparative analysis of the Russian and the US initiatives. The article gives an outline of such a promising branch of international cooperation as cooperation in the sphere of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, in particularly its multilateral aspects – initiatives of States based on the multilateral principle of uses of nuclear power. The comparative analysis of the two large-scale initiatives in the field ofmultilateral approaches to the nuclear fuel cycle – these are the Russian initiative on the development of the Global infrastructure of nuclear energy and the American Global nuclear energy partnership –made in the article discloses the main principles of work of the abovementioned mechanisms of interaction as well as their advantages and disadvantages. The goal of such an analysis is to figure out which one has a greater potential for international security and future development of the nuclear energy sector.

La situazione dell'energia nucleare nel mondo: un quadro di sintesi

2009 ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Maurizio Cumo
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Fuel Cycle ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Reactor Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Generation Costs ◽  
Jel Classifications

- This article gives an overview of the situation of nuclear power in the world and analyzes the problems of this source of energy from different points of view: the generation costs, fuel cycle, particularly with regard to the resources of uranium and radioactive waste, and the programs of technological development of new reactors.Key words: Nuclear energy, generation costs, uranium resources, radioactive waste, new reactor technology.JEL classifications: L94 Q40 Q31

scholarly journals Nuclear Energy in The World and Turkey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
İsmail Kavaz
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Current Data ◽  
General Situation ◽  
The World ◽  
Energy Type ◽  
Energy Supply Security

Although the usage of nuclear power has been severely criticised, it tends to increase worldwide. Especially developing countries and the countries that prioritize increasing the energy supply security are taking steps to generate electricity by using nuclear power technologies. In other respects, countries that utilised from nuclear energy extensively in the past are now highlighting the harms of this energy type and they defend the usage of nuclear power should be limited. Turkey, on the other hand, carried its nuclear power adventure, which lasted more than half-century, to a new stage with the Akkuyu Power Plant. With this step, it is aimed primarily to enrich the energy profile of the country. In addition, it is projected to make a significant contribution of the energy supply security of the country with this power plant, which is planned to be set into operation in 2023. In this study, the general situation of nuclear energy in the world will be examined. Furthermore, the positive and negative aspects of nuclear power will be emphasized. For this purpose, the current data on the usage of nuclear power in the world will be utilized. In addition, the process of establishing a nuclear power plant in Turkey will be evaluated. Lastly, several suggestions will be presented within the framework of possible opportunities and risks that the country may face in terms of the nuclear energy.

scholarly journals Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Exposure to Radiation vs. Social Benefits

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2464
Author(s):  
Vladimir M. Cvetković ◽  
Adem Öcal ◽  
Yuliya Lyamzina ◽  
Eric K. Noji ◽  
Neda Nikolić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Square ◽  
Power Stations ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
The World

Nuclear power remains one of the most accessible choices in addressing environmental and social concerns due to the continuously increasing energy needs around the world. While it remains an excellent source of energy due to its low price and low level of emissions, potential accidents remain a serious problem. An example of such is the most recent accident in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (2011), which reminded the world of the potential risks of nuclear energy and the consequences of which continue to have a lasting effect. There is no nuclear power plant in Serbia, but there are about 15 nuclear power stations scattered within its neighboring countries. Therefore, the Serbian Government decided to study how the Serbian public perceives the risks related to the potential construction of nuclear power stations in the country, nuclear energy in general, and its possible benefits and risks. The objective of this paper is to present the results of this assessment along with a literature overview on the (environmental) risk of nuclear power. A pilot study consisted of a series of 270 randomized face-to-face interviews that took place in the public square of Belgrade in March 2019. Logistic regression was used to examine the cumulative effects of the different risk factors. The results showed that the majority of the respondents are skeptical and do not support the construction of nuclear power stations in Serbia. Furthermore, this research identified several additional important correlations that have a significant impact on the public perception of risk.

scholarly journals International and Indian Civil Liability Regime for Nuclear Damage - Operator's Liability v. Supplier's Liability

2011 ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
Sidhant Chandalia
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Nuclear Reactor ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Catastrophic Failure ◽  
Nuclear Accidents ◽  
The World ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Nuclear Damage

Nuclear energy has seen tremendous growth in the last two decades and has a considerable share in world electricity supply. No nuclear reactor can be 100 % safe. Every reactor has a small, but finite chance of catastrophic failure, as seen in Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, Fukushima and many smaller accidents around the world, including those in India. Nuclear projects are non-bankable in the sense that they cannot be insured. If they could, the matter would be simple enough. The nuclear plant and every person likely to be affected by radiation would be insured for a suitable sum, but the cost of a disaster and the lawsuits that would ensue make it virtually impossible to insure a nuclear power plant. Hence, there is a need to put an artificial compensation and liability mechanism in place to deal with nuclear accidents. The issue is not merely the amount of compensation to be paid in the event of an accident but also who would be encumber with the bill, the operators or the suppliers, and to what extent.

scholarly journals Islamism as Threat Factor to Construction and Operation Safety of Nuclear Power Facilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
A.N. Nedorubov ◽  
N.I. Lobkovskaya ◽  
E.L. Lokonova ◽  
Yu.A. Lupinogina
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Personal Opinion ◽  
Political Forces ◽  
The World ◽  
Traditional Societies ◽  
Stated Problem

The paper discusses the hazards of construction and operation of nuclear power facilities in Islamic countries or countries with a predominantly Muslim population that is ambiguous about the development of the nuclear industry in their countries. The analysis shows the issue from the point of view of traditional societies and from the position of the leading countries of the world atomic energy and allows us to highlight the most significant and specific features of the stated problem. The analysis shows the issue from the point of view of traditional societies and from the position of the leading countries of the world nuclear energy and allows us to highlight the most significant and specific features of the stated problem. The conclusion is made about the situational and personal nature of the Muslim community life organization and the dominant role of the authoritative religious and community leaders’ personal opinion in solving issues not related to spiritual life. Leaders in the field of nuclear energy have to discern into the essence of the signs, reasons and development directions of religious factors in these states, and as the Islamic world is a significant geopolitical factor in the entire system of international relations, its interests and Islamist position cannot but take into account the world political forces promoting nuclear power.

scholarly journals Factors Promoting Clean Energy in Japanese Cities: Nuclear Risks Versus Climate Change Risks

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 6918
Author(s):  
Ryoko Nakano ◽  
Tomio Miwa ◽  
Takayuki Morikawa
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Energy Effect ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Climate Change Risks ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

This article focuses on understanding the factors affecting the subconscious minds of urban citizens in terms of promoting clean energy and deregulation of the electricity sector. Does risk perception related to climate change and nuclear energy effect their choices? Does it differ between cities? A comparative analysis was performed for four cities after the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Corporation’s (TEPCO)’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011. This article uses a modeling technique based on surveys gathered in 2012. The results show that nuclear risks had a larger influence than climate-change risks with regards to supporting the deregulation of the electricity sector in TEPCO-serviced cities. Meanwhile, in non TEPCO-serviced cities, nuclear risks were more influential when the proportion of nuclear within the energy mix of the local utility was large. When the proportion was low, climate-change risks had the larger influence. Meanwhile, results from all four cities show that there is indeed a positive causal relationship between citizens’ levels of awareness of climate change and energy savings.

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