Published June 2004
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Journal article
Nuclear snapshots: Perceptions of energy needs drive public opinion on the USA's nuclear future
Description
The United States has the world's largest nuclear power program, with 103 plants supplying about 20% of the country's electricity. But no new plant has been ordered in the USA in a quarter of a century. Today, a growing need for affordable, reliable, and emission-free electricity is reawakening interest in nuclear energy
Availability note (English)
Also available on-line: http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Magazines/Bulletin/Bull461/bull461.pdfAdditional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- IAEA Bulletin
- Journal Volume
- 46
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Journal Page Range
- p. 27-28
- ISSN
- 0020-6067
INIS
- Country of Publication
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 35080221
- Subject category
- S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
- Descriptors DEI
- ENERGY POLICY; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; POWER GENERATION; PUBLIC OPINION; USA
- Descriptors DEC
- DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; NORTH AMERICA; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS
Optional Information
- Notes
- Also issued in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic; 4 figs, 1 photo