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The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research provides the public and policy-makers with thoughful, clear and sound scientific and technical studies on a wide range of issues. IEER's aim is to bring scientific excellence to public policy issues to promote the democratization of science and a safer and healthier environment.
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As concerns about global warming driven by the use of fossil fuels mount, there is a growing chorus of voices promoting nuclear energy as a safe, economical solution. Smith (senior scientist, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research) disagrees on both counts. In this book he analyzes the economics and safety record of the nuclear power industry--looking at issues of operation and of waste management--and unfavorably compares them against near- and medium-term alternatives. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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