Nuclear Power

Today, over 100 nuclear power plants produce nearly 20 percent of the electricity used in the United States. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Is Nuclear Power a Viable Energy Source? How Does Nuclear Power Affect the Environment? Is Nuclear Power Safe? What Is the Future of Nuclear Power? Introduces nuclear power, examines the effects on the environment and discusses the safety and future of using it as a source of energy