The rising demand for energy, the higher costs of oil and gas, and the association of fossil fuels with adverse climate change have all brought a renewed interest in nuclear energy. Nuclear power, however, is itself controversial, because of its costs, its environmental effects and the security risks it poses. This book discusses these critical issues surrounding nuclear power in relation to Asia. It discusses also the politics of nuclear power and the activities of civil society organisations concerned about nuclear issues. Throughout the book the perspectives are included of both proponents and opponents of nuclear power on the key controversial issues.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Nuclear Energy and Energy Security in Asia : Through the Human Security Lens
Chapter 2 : Is the Rapid Growth of Reliance on Nuclear Energy an Economically Viable Option
Chapter 3 : The Economics of Nuclear Energy
Chapter 4 : Nuclear Power and Environmental Impact : Risk vs : Perception
Chapter 5 : Critical Environmental Questions : Nuclear Energy and Human Security in Asia
Chapter 6 : Nuclear Energy and Security Risks
Chapter 7 : Nuclear Power and Proliferation : The Risks of the Nuclear ‘Renaissance’
Chapter 8 : Civil Society Organisations and the Politics of Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia : Exploring Processes of Engagement
Chapter 9 : Post-Fukushima : Whither Nuclear Energy?
Index
