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The case for new nuclear plants in the us 2 and growing fossil fuel imports and consumption total u. Nuclear energy is treated as source of electrical power and as a weapon, with obvious distinction. Principles, practices, and prospects, springerv e rlag, 2004 2. Department of energy began new programs to stimulate research and planning for future reactors, and many candidate designs are now contendingat least on paperto be the next generation leaders. Received 2 november 2008 accepted 21 july 2009 available online 18 september. Jun 17, 2008 ondrej chvala rated it it was amazing. Energy consumption low carbon v oil is the challenge u. Pdf a survey on nuclear energy and nuclear pollution.
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