Environment and Nuclear Energy

Summary of the Conference: 1. A Brief Report on Global Foundation's 20th Energy Conference; B.N. Kursunogammalu. 2. Presentations on the International Conference `Environment and Nuclear Energy'; R. Krakowski, J. Martin. 3. Summary Remarks: Discussions during the Conclusion oif the Conference; E. Teller. I: Basic Requirements for an Acceptable Global Nuclear Energy Future: 4. Energy Alternatives and Global Warming in the 21st Century; C. Starr. 5. The Need for Nuclear Power; H.A. Bethe. 6. New Directions in the Development of Nuclear Power; G.T. Seaborg. 7. Nuclear Energy for the Third Millenium; E. Teller. 8. Nuclear Energy, Past, Present, and Future; G.M. Holahan. II: Global Energy Challenges Arising from the Demands of Industrialization of the Regions with Large Populations: 9. The Role of Nuclear Energy in Mitigating Greenhouse Warming; R.A. Krakowski. 10. Prospects of and Requirements for Nuclear Power as a Contributor toward Managing Greenhouse Gases; J.A. Hassberger, et al. 11. Principles of Quality for Nuclear Technology - Essential for Sustainable Energy at Reasonable Costs in a Clean Environment; C. Bastin. 12. Sustainable Development of Energy Supply; W. Kroger. 13. The Importance of Nuclear Energy to Sustainable Development; J.P. Rougeau. 14. Nuclear Power as a Business: Financing the Nuclear Renaissance; S.T. Brewer. 15. Nuclear Fusion, World Environment, and the Energy Problem: The Path of Minimum Risk; E. Panarella. 16. Characterization and Inventories of Nuclear Materials and Wastes for Future Energy Scenarios; E.D. Arthur. Nuclear Energy &endash; Economic, Political, and Environmental Considerations: 17. Reducing CO2 Emissions: Toward a Sustainable Energy Mix; W.F. Martin. 18. International Nuclear Utility; J. Eibenschutz. 19. Integral Assessment of Energy Systems; S. Hirschberg. 20. Legislative Framework Necessary for the Successful Reemergence of the Nuclear Industry; M.T. Woo. IV: Energy Future of the World: 21. The Predicted Demise of U.S. Nuclear Power, Can We Save It for Our Future Welfare? B. Wolfe. 22. Environment, Nuclear Energy, and Public Perception; H. Blix. 23. Overregulation and Other Problems of Nuclear Power; R. Wilson. Index.