The Energy of the Atom Will Save the World. Debunking Myths about Nuclear Energy

Do you know that there is no safety system at nuclear power plants to prevent a nuclear explosion, as it is impossible there? That after the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, there were no deaths from radiation and no increase in cancer cases? That rivers and seas near nuclear power plants are not radioactive? That when visiting Pripyat, you will receive a dose of radiation much lower than during an X-ray examination? That the control panel of the Death Star from 'Star Wars' has a real prototype - the control panel of a thermal power plant in the city of Scattergood, California, and that not every nuclear power plant operator looks like Homer Simpson? You may ask yourself: why do I need to know this? Why should we talk about nuclear energy? The author of the book will explain everything and tell you why nuclear energy is the most environmentally friendly and efficient, how a nuclear power plant is arranged and how it works, and you will learn the whole truth about the Chernobyl disaster. He will answer the most popular questions about nuclear energy and debunk the myths associated with it, as well as dispel fears of radiation and radioactive elements. "I am convinced that nuclear energy will save the world along with other tools such as renewable energy sources, electrification of the economy, energy efficiency, and carbon capture. But to achieve this, we first need to better understand nuclear science and technology, learn how to safely handle radioactive waste, analyze what the future of nuclear energy might be, and dispel many, many myths. Will you join me on this fascinating journey?"