The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality
Motivated by the environmental challenges and the increase in energy demand, this review assesses the suitability of nuclear power production as an alternative option to using fossil fuels. First, we assess the competitiveness of nuclear power compared to other power sources considering its economic...
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| description | Motivated by the environmental challenges and the increase in energy demand, this review assesses the suitability of nuclear power production as an alternative option to using fossil fuels. First, we assess the competitiveness of nuclear power compared to other power sources considering its economic efficiency, environmental impact and implications for health, and conclude that this is a viable option to serve in addition to and as a backup to renewable sources. Second, we review previous findings in various fields on advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power technology and conclude that there is a gap between reality and perception. Third, we discuss challenges related to nuclear weapons proliferation and misperceived public opinion on nuclear power. We conclude that the gap between perception and reality stems from a lack of consolidated interdisciplinary view, media communications focusing mainly on unilateral assessments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7a642f71a33f455194ce99e4d34a34222023-11-20T21:40:45ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732020-11-011322607410.3390/en13226074The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and RealityFlorentina Paraschiv0Dima Mohamad1Faculty of Economics and Management, NTNU Business School, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwayFaculty of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwayMotivated by the environmental challenges and the increase in energy demand, this review assesses the suitability of nuclear power production as an alternative option to using fossil fuels. First, we assess the competitiveness of nuclear power compared to other power sources considering its economic efficiency, environmental impact and implications for health, and conclude that this is a viable option to serve in addition to and as a backup to renewable sources. Second, we review previous findings in various fields on advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power technology and conclude that there is a gap between reality and perception. Third, we discuss challenges related to nuclear weapons proliferation and misperceived public opinion on nuclear power. We conclude that the gap between perception and reality stems from a lack of consolidated interdisciplinary view, media communications focusing mainly on unilateral assessments.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/6074nuclear powerenergy policymedia communicationinterdisciplinary viewrenewable energy use |
| spellingShingle | Florentina Paraschiv Dima Mohamad The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality Energies nuclear power energy policy media communication interdisciplinary view renewable energy use |
| title | The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality |
| title_full | The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality |
| title_fullStr | The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality |
| title_short | The Nuclear Power Dilemma—Between Perception and Reality |
| title_sort | nuclear power dilemma between perception and reality |
| topic | nuclear power energy policy media communication interdisciplinary view renewable energy use |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/22/6074 |
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