NUCLEAR POWER AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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05-06-2017

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1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE CONTEXT FOR NUCLEAR POWER IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
3. THE ECONOMIC DIMENSION
4. THE ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION
5. THE SOCIAL DIMENSION
6. CONCLUSION
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Explains the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. Defines 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.

DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	International Atomic Energy Agency
Status	Current

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IAEA STI/PUB/1754 : 2016

NUCLEAR POWER AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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