Questioning the Safety and Reliability of Nuclear Power. An Assessment of Nuclear Incidents and Accidents

Abstract

Nuclear power is reputed to be one of the safest and cleanest sources of modern electricity. Yet in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, many have begun to question the role of nuclear power in future energy production. A hard look at nuclear power accidents and incidents over the past six decades finds that the historical record gives rise to legitimate concern over the future likelihood of major nuclear disasters.