The reality of nuclear energy is inconsistent with dreams of a renaissance

Energy Investing

Guardian.co.uk reports the revival of nuclear power in this decade. Roughly 16% of total energy needs (up to 25% in the highly industrialised countries) are now met by electric energy. Nuclear fission’s contribution to total electric energy has decreased from about 18% more than 10 years ago to about 14% in 2008. For complete editorial, […]

Guardian.co.uk reports the revival of nuclear power in this decade.

Roughly 16% of total energy needs (up to 25% in the highly industrialised countries) are now met by electric energy. Nuclear fission’s contribution to total electric energy has decreased from about 18% more than 10 years ago to about 14% in 2008.