Nuclear energy in the 21st century : addressing energy needs and environmental challenges.
The International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century provided an opportunity to review the status and prospects of nuclear power, and to discuss the actions necessary to carry forward the positive momentum that nuclear power has experienced in recent years. It also offered...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Vienna, Austria :
International Atomic Energy Agency,
[2009]
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| Series: | Proceedings series (International Atomic Energy Agency)
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| Online Access: | Connect to online resource |
| Summary: | The International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century provided an opportunity to review the status and prospects of nuclear power, and to discuss the actions necessary to carry forward the positive momentum that nuclear power has experienced in recent years. It also offered a forum for countries considering the potential benefits of introducing nuclear power into their national energy mix to further assess the viability of the nuclear power option. Conference participants discussed developments and emerging issues relevant to the role of nuclear power in providing clear and sustainable energy for national and regional development. The technical sessions were devoted to energy resources and the environment; available technology and long term perspectives; infrastructure development and safety and legal issues; and reliable fuel supply, spent fuel, waste management and strengthening of non-proliferation.--Publisher's description. |
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| Item Description: | "Summary of an international ministerial conference organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency and co-sponsored by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the China Nuclear Energy Association, hosted by the government of China through the China Atomic Energy Authority and held in Beijing, 20-22 April 2009." |
| Physical Description: | 80 pages ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM. Also available online. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789201097095 9201097093 |
| ISSN: | 0074-1884 |