Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-125) and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Nuclear Power: An Overview of Nuclear Power; There Is Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power in the United States Faces Significant Challenges; Irrational Fear Is Limiting Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Cannot Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Increases the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Power Does Not Increase the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Waste Is a Serious Problem; Nuclear Waste Is an Easily Managed Problem; Nuclear Waste Is a Valuable Resource; France Is a Nuclear Power Success Story; France Is Not a Nuclear Power Success Story; A Teenage Boy Creates a Nuclear Fusion Reactor at Home"-- Provided by publisher.