In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, no one is certain about the future of nuclear power. The book reviews the history of and the scientific principles behind nuclear power, explaining how nuclear plants work and how waste is disposed off. It describes several of the most serious accidents that have occurred till date. It also addresses the controversy surrounding nuclear power, examining its potential for damaging the environment and also explores the availability of alternative sources of energy.

This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' Earth at Risk series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.