Category Archives: Nuclear Energy

Genesis of Atomic Energy in India

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Goodpal

A short history of India’s nuclear program since independence is presented here. Continue reading →

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Three Major Nuclear Disasters – Fukushima, Chernobyl, Three Mile Island

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Goodpal

Fukushima, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island nuclear disasters are summarized here. The Fukushima event point to the vulnerability of nuclear establishments towards natural events; the other two resulted from technical/human error. Continue reading →

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Energy and Nuclear Energy Scenario in India

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Goodpal

India is going for nuclear energy in a big way. For some reason Indian policy makers could not come up with renewable sources and still want to rely on nuclear power. Reasons are more political than commonsense. Continue reading →

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