Title Nuclear energy debate / edited by Justin Healey.

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Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2012.

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Description	1 online resource.
Series	Issues in society ; v. 337
	Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 337.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents	Chapter 1 -- Nuclear power in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Pro-nuclear energy opinions; Chapter 3 -- Anti-nuclear energy opinions; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Summary	The debate over the introduction of nuclear power in Australia has recently become more heated in light of safety concerns over the nuclear reactor meltdown emergency in Japan. Australia has also just committed to a carbon trading scheme to address its reliance on coal-fired energy and reduce greenhouse emissions. With 40% of the world's uranium located in Australia, the economic, environmental and health considerations are significant. This book contains an overview of global nuclear energy use and production, and presents a range of current opinions debating the pros and cons of Australia's.
Subject	Nuclear energy -- Australia.
	Nuclear industry -- Australia.
	Energy policy -- Australia.
	Uranium -- Australia.
	Uranium mines and mining -- Australia.
	TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- Nuclear.
	Energy policy. (OCoLC)fst00910200
	Nuclear energy. (OCoLC)fst01039951
	Nuclear industry. (OCoLC)fst01040250
	Uranium. (OCoLC)fst01162214
	Uranium mines and mining. (OCoLC)fst01162303
	Australia. (OCoLC)fst01204543
Added Author	Healey, Justin.
ISBN	9781921507694 (electronic bk.)
	1921507691 (electronic bk.)

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