"The only way to a long term safe and socially acceptable energy supply leads on renewable energy. You only need to replace nuclear power and the coal-fired power plants by 2050. This is the best employment and growth strategy for our country. "
Norbert Röttgen, German Federal Environment Minister (17.02.2010)
I want to begin with this citation, because the thought of Norbert Röttgen reflects at large my opinion about nuclear power.
The next step in this work will be the current situation in Switzerland with some facts and figures. After that I will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. The main part will then be my proposal for a new national policy toward nuclear power, which will include environmental, health, and economic implications.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Facts and Figures
- Advantages and Disadvantages of nuclear power
- Proposal for a new national policy
- Nuclear waste
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to analyze the current state of nuclear power in Switzerland, considering its advantages and disadvantages, and proposes a new national policy regarding its future. The analysis incorporates environmental, health, and economic implications.
- Current state of nuclear power in Switzerland
- Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power generation
- Environmental impact of nuclear power
- Economic considerations of nuclear power
- Proposal for a new national policy on nuclear power
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter introduces the author's perspective on nuclear power, referencing a quote from a German Federal Environment Minister advocating for renewable energy. It outlines the structure of the paper, which will cover the current situation in Switzerland, the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power, and a proposal for a new national policy.
Facts and Figures: This chapter presents statistical data on nuclear energy use in Switzerland, comparing it to the European average. It notes the number and capacity of Swiss nuclear power plants, their operational efficiency, and mentions past and potential future nuclear power plant projects in Switzerland.
Advantages and Disadvantages of nuclear power: This section discusses the cost-effectiveness of nuclear power, its lack of greenhouse gas emissions, and the issue of dangerous nuclear waste. It also highlights the high energy output from small amounts of fuel and the reliability of nuclear power, while acknowledging the potential for catastrophic accidents.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Nuclear power, Switzerland, renewable energy, environmental impact, economic implications, national policy, nuclear waste, energy production, safety, risk assessment.
- Quote paper
- Francesco Vazzano (Author), 2011, Nuclear Power in Switzerland. Facts and Figures, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/182806
