Explains how nuclear energy is generated and used, discusses power stations and safety, and considers the use of nuclear energy as a renewable resource.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
What is energy? -- Renewable energy -- Sustainable energy -- Nuclear energy -- Natural nuclear energy -- Making electricity -- Nuclear power stations -- Nuclear safety -- Using nuclear energy -- Nuclear energy in medicine -- Nuclear-powered transport -- Nuclear energy in space -- The future of nuclear energy -- Using less energy -- How can we help?.