Transforming the energy system is at the core of the dedicated sustainable development goal on energy within the new United Nations development agenda. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. It reviews the characteristics of nuclear power in comparison with alternative sources of electricity supply, according to economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. The findings summarized in this publication will help the reader to consider, or reconsider, the contribution that can be made by the development and operation of nuclear power plants in contributing to more sustainable energy systems.
| ISBN: | 9789201070166 |
| Publication date: | 30th September 2016 |
| Author: | IAEA |
| Publisher: | International Atomic Energy Agency |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 116 pages |
| Genres: |
Nuclear power and engineering Development studies Development economics and emerging economies Energy industries and utilities |
Transforming the energy system is at the core of the dedicated sustainable development goal on energy within the new United Nations development agenda. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. It reviews the characteristics of nuclear power in comparison with alternative sources of electricity supply, according to economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. The findings summarized in this publication will help the reader to consider, or reconsider, the contribution that can be made by the development and operation of nuclear power plants in contributing to more sustainable energy systems.
Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development features in the following genres: Nuclear power and engineering, Development studies, Development economics and emerging economies, Energy industries and utilities
Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development is available in Paperback
Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development was written by IAEA and published by International Atomic Energy Agency
Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development has 116 pages