CHINA’S NUCLEAR POWER PRODUCTION IN LIGHT OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-124
Author(s):  
Vlada Petushkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Power Production ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Global Environmental Problems ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Nuclear Power Production

Nuclear power production is a dynamic sector of the People’s Republic of China economy. The fulfillment of the plan of nuclear energy development will put China on the first place in the global production of electricity at the nuclear power plants before 2030. The development of nuclear power is in line with China’s sustainable development strategy and plays an important role in addressing both resource scarcity as well as air pollution and climate change issues. The article discusses some aspects of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of nuclear energy.

Non-radiological Environmental Implications of Nuclear Energy

1980 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asit K. Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Power Production ◽  
Atmospheric Effects ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
Habitat Alterations ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Nuclear Power Production

Discussions on environmental implications of nuclear energy have so far been concentrated on radiological aspects: disposal of radioactive wastes, safety of nuclear power production, safe handling of plutonium, and problems associated with uranium mining. There are, however, several environmental issues associated with nuclear power production that are non-radiological in nature: thermal pollution and attendant effects on aquatic life, problems associated with land-use requirements, aesthetic considerations, habitat alterations, and atmospheric effects. These different non-radiological environmental implications of nuclear energy are reviewed.The paper concludes that, while there are some environmental problems which exist at present, and a few more could emerge in the future, all these problems appear to be solvable with the present state of technological development. The extent of environmental degradation can be significantly reduced by appropriate design and planning.

Nuclear Power and Environmentalism in Italy

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 949-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Standish
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Power Production ◽  
Environmental Movement ◽  
Nuclear Plants ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Nuclear Power Production

Pressure to restart nuclear power has mounted as Italy has become the world's largest electricity importer. The Italian environmental movement campaigned against nuclear power during the 1980s, culminating in a 1987 moratorium on nuclear power production. The green movement was partly institutionalised by the Italian state during the 1990s, which contributed to the upholding of the moratorium. Internationally, some environmentalists have recently embraced nuclear power as an environmentally-friendly response to climate change. New nuclear power plants are planned in the USA, UK and ‘considered’ elsewhere. In Italy, however, the 1980s movement has a durable legacy which maintains opposition to nuclear power without evidence of it being reconsidered due to climate change. But in the general election of April 2008, environmentalists' political influence was reduced and a government promising to reopen nuclear plants was elected. Also, imported nuclear power from foreign joint ventures is now increasing and may provide an alternative to re-starting domestic nuclear generation.

Electronuclear power plants in future nuclear power production

Atomic Energy ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 653-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. V. Kiselev ◽  
I. V. Chuvilo ◽  
O. V. Shvedov ◽  
A. S. Gerasimov ◽  
E. V. Kulikov
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Power Production ◽  
Nuclear Power Production

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.

OPINIE PREZESA PAA, O KTÓRYCH MOWA W ART. 36A I 39B USTAWY – PRAWO ATOMOWE JAKO PRZYKŁAD PRE-LICENCJONOWANIA OBIEKTÓW JĄDROWYCH

2021 ◽  
pp. 389-411
Author(s):  
Tomasz R. Nowacki
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Investment Risk ◽  
Binding Force ◽  
Technical Factors ◽  
Energy Law

This article discusses one of the solutions adopted in the nuclear energy law, which contributes to the reduction of the investment risk. It is the so-called pre-licensing which involves the assessment of key site or technical factors at the pre-investment stage in order to avoid possible problems at the stage of investment implementation. The author analyses the Polish solutions in the context of the general concept of pre-licensing, with particular respect to: the nature of pre-licensing legal instruments (opinions), the scope and requirements of the application for an opinion, and the binding force of pre-licensing acts. The practical significance of this issue is all the greater considering governmental plans to implement nuclear power in Poland and in the light of recent activities of private entities as to the construction of smaller nuclear power plants. In the latter case, prelicensing instruments are already being exercised in practice.

scholarly journals Social responsibility of Ukraine’s nuclear energy: analysis of problems and development prospects

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
K. Bereziuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Radioactive Waste Disposal ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Educational Campaign

The development of Ukraine’s nuclear energy remains one of the priority areas for ensuring the state’s socio-economic stability and national security. In addition, the industry’s social responsibility to key stakeholders and the world community, in general, plays an essential role in ensuring the development of nuclear energy. The biggest problems of NNEGC Energoatom’s social policy remain outdated staff motivation system, unresolved issue of radioactive waste disposal, inefficient distribution of subventions allocated to NPP satellite cities, an extension of overtime operation of power units, corruption offenses, nontransparent procurement. Reserves for the development of social responsibility at the enterprise are the development of a new wage system, regulation at the legislative level of the mechanism of distribution of subventions, strengthening responsibility for corruption crimes, automation of the procurement process in the SAR ERP system, reducing the number of intermediaries in procurement. It is also vital to increase the transparency of the enterprise and launch an educational campaign to restore public confidence in nuclear power plants. Strengthening social responsibility requires systematic work not only by the management of NNEGC Energoatom but also by lawmakers and anti-corruption bodies.

scholarly journals The Role of Libraries in the Information Support of Global Environmental Problems

2011 ◽  
pp. 128-130
Author(s):  
Elena F. Bychkova ◽  
Anna V. Krukova
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Scientific Seminar ◽  
Global Environmental Problems ◽  
Global Environmental

On the scientific seminar “The Role of Libraries in the information support of global environmental problems. The problem of using nuclear energy”, which has taken place on April 28, 2011 at the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology

scholarly journals Significant Issues of Nuclear Energy Investment Decisions for Energy Importer Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Hasan Dinçer ◽  
Gülsüm Sena Uluer
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Nuclear Power Plants ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Energy Investment ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Environmental Pollution Problem ◽  
Energy Companies

Nuclear energy investments are important for the social and economic development of countries. Thanks to these investments, no carbon gas is released into the atmosphere while providing energy. This situation prevents the environmental pollution problem. On the other hand, nuclear energy contributes to countries to obtain uninterrupted electricity. However, the installation of nuclear power plants is now difficult. A serious technological infrastructure is required to build these facilities. This situation is especially important for countries that do not yet have nuclear power plants. In order to increase the use of nuclear energy in these countries, support from nuclear energy companies is required. However, nuclear energy investors may not want to invest in every country. In this study, the factors that affect the investment decisions of nuclear energy investors are analyzed. In this framework, a detailed literature analysis was performed, and 4 different criteria were determined. An analysis was carried out using the Entropy method to determine the most important factor among these factors. According to the results of the analysis, it is determined that the socio-political factors in the country have the most importance in the decisions of nuclear energy investors. Considering these issues, it is understood that countries should pay attention to public acceptance to attract the attention of nuclear energy investors.

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