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Summary:

It's one of the most controversial debates in the world today! Finland is building a nuclear power station. It has been decades since one was built in Europe, but the latest project is already 50% over budget. Nicolas Sarkozy is using his political clout to sell French nuclear know-how around the world, signing co-operation agreements to build reactors in countries such as China, India, Algeria and Tunisia. Sweden has recently lifted a 30-year ban on the construction of nuclear power stations. The International Energy Agency recommends counting on nuclear energy and the nuclear industry insists it has a bright future, but critics say these optimistic statements are just propaganda. Meanwhile, Spain's nuclear reactors at Ascó and Vandellòs have had one of their worst years ever, chalking up over half of the major incidents at all the country's power stations. This film touches on a tough debate in which opinions are sharply divided and half truths abound. The secrecy surrounding the nuclear industry only compounds the problem.

Contributors:

Pairo, Sylvia , producer

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

This edition in English and Spanish with English subtitles.

Subjects:

Nuclear energy

Nuclear industry

Nuclear power plants — Finland

Nuclear power plants

Nuclear reactors — Spain

Nuclear reactors

Finland

Spain

Genres:

Documentary films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed Jul. 9, 2013).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (34 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

852996051

Other Control Numbers:

1796935 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP1760618/avon