Energy resources and technologies are intertwined with geopolitics and war. Nuclear energy technology is arguably one of the most controversial of these. The international peace and anti-nuclear movements, as well as various physical and social scientists, have cautioned against the separation of civilian nuclear programs for electricity production from nuclear weapons programs. Such analysts are skeptical not only of nuclear power’s depiction as peaceful and safe but also as “clean.” On the other hand, nuclear energy is often promoted as a reliable, low carbon alternative to fossil fuels. Many working on solutions to climate change assert that modern nuclear technologies are essential to meeting electricity needs in our current and future energy systems. Use the resources on this tab to explore further!
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About the Paper Crane
The origami paper crane is a symbol of peace, rooted in the story of Hiroshima bombing survivor Sadako Sasaki. The children's book Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (1977) tells her story. Sadako's classmates helped create the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Park to recognize war's horrific impacts on children. The Peace Crane Project promotes world peace and the UN's International Day of Peace.
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The Apocalypse Factory: Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age Call Number: QC773.A1 O47 2022
Atoms and Ashes: A Global History of Nuclear Disasters Call Number TK9152 .P583 2022
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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Amidst all the buzz about the 2023 Oppenheimer movie, you might want to learn more about Oppenheimer, the development of the atomic bomb, its devastating effects, and the ethical debates surrounding it . You can start by perusing the selected resources on our Oppenheimer resources library blog post.
Chernobyl
Good Nukes, Almost Good Enough
Call Number: Audio Visual TK1344.M6 G66 1998
Nuclear NowNuclear Savage: The Island Experiments of Secret Project 4.1
Call Number: Audio Visual RA1231.R2 N833 2012
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