How Long to Read Nearly Nuclear

How Long Does it Take to Read Nearly Nuclear?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read Nearly Nuclear by LeRoy Smith

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

When Consumers Power’s plan to build a nuclear power plant in Midland, Michigan, was announced in 1967, it promised to free Michigan residents from expensive, dirty, coal-fired electricity and to keep Dow Chemical operating in the state. But before the plan could be completed, the facility was called an engineering nightmare, a financial disaster, a construction boondoggle, a political headache, and a regulatory muddle. Most locals had welcomed nuclear power eagerly. Why, after almost twenty years and billions of dollars, did this promise of a high-tech, coal-free, prosperous future fail? And what lessons does its failure offer today as Americans try to develop a clean energy economy based on renewable power? To answer these questions, energy consultant and author LeRoy Smith carefully traces the design and construction decisions made by Consumers Power, including its choice of reactor and its hiring of the Bechtel Corporation to manage the project. He also details the rapidly changing regulatory requirements and growing public concern about the environmental risks of nuclear power generation. An examination of both the challenges and importance of renewable energy, this book will be of value to anyone interested in grappling with the complexities of our ongoing efforts to eliminate fossil fuels in favor of clean renewable energy.

How long is Nearly Nuclear?

Nearly Nuclear by LeRoy Smith is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nearly Nuclear Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Nearly Nuclear aloud.

What Reading Level is Nearly Nuclear?

Nearly Nuclear is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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