Having problems reading this email? Please >click here to view online versionTo ensure SciDev.Net emails make it to your inbox, please add info@scidev.net to your address book Science & Development Network News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world> SciDev.Net is funded by> Spotlight Content >Editorial >Features >Opinions >News archive >Key Documents >Links >Definitions >Nuclear power after Fukushima: progress and prospects Dear Colleague, Today we publish our latest Spotlight on >Nuclear power after Fukushima. Nuclear energy is seen as one way to respond to climate change, creating a dilemma for developing countries searching for relatively cheap sources of energy. Some have already invested in nuclear power. But after the accident at Fukushima, Japan, the world is taking a second look at the technology, asking whether it is the best, long-term option. * Is nuclear power affordable? * Can it be operated safely, and regulated effectively? * How has the Fukushima accident affected future plans for nuclear energy? Our >Spotlight presents an in-depth analysis with opinions, features including facts & figures, up-to-date key reports and useful links. The articles address issues that policymakers in developing countries need to consider when weighing-up nuclear against other sources of energy. Leading nuclear physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy, physicist and former government minister José Goldemberg, and nuclear technology professor Michael Mangala offer their views on the debate. >Read SciDev.Net’s new Spotlight on Nuclear power after Fukushima Spread the word Share this email with your colleagues and help enable better-informed policymaking across your region. Forward to a colleague >Share to Facebook >Add to Twitter Want to comment on any of these issues? Post a comment on any of our articles or email us at feedback@scidev.net. Kind regards, Anita Makri Commissioning editor, SciDev.Net www.scidev.net Editorial >Nuclear power: look before you leap The Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy. >EN | >ES Features»Nuclear power after Fukushima: Facts and figures Technology policy professor Dave Elliott charts the progress and prospects of nuclear power for developing countries after the accident at Fukushima. >EN | >ES »The nuclear power plans that have survived Fukushima From Vietnam to Kenya and Nigeria to Jordan, developing countries are determined to develop nuclear energy despite the Fukushima accident, our team of SciDev.Net science journalists reports. >EN | >ES Opinions»Nuclear electricity: a fallen dream? Leading nuclear physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy argues that nuclear power is no magic solution it’s not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes. >EN | >ES »Reality check shows nuclear energy is the wrong path Brazilian physicist and former government minister, José Goldemberg, says rising costs and re-evaluated risks make nuclear power a poor choice even for developing nations that can afford it. >EN | >ES »Developing manpower is essential for a nuclear future Nuclear technology professor Michael J. Mangala says nuclear power can benefit developing countries but requires long-term planning and an educated workforce. >EN | >ES Have your say This is your network: share your views on any of our articles by adding your comments. Know someone else who might be interested in this? Please forward to a friend. Want to reach out? Advertise your >events, >jobs, >grants and >announcements to a global audience. Donate to SciDev.Net SciDev.Net works to make science communication more effective across the developing world. >Show your support. >Go to SciDev.Net | >About us | >Donate | >Sign in | >Change email options | >Privacy policy | >Reproduction SciDev.Net: 911 Richmond Buildings, London W1D 3HF, United Kingdom Registered charity no 1089590 Limited company no 4218234>
