Earth Is a Nuclear Planet is a book on nuclear energy unlike any other. Written in an engaging, conversational style, it makes the reader feel like a genius by clearly explaining the science and technology in a fun and entertaining way. Faced by the looming threat of climate change, more and more environmentalists and climate scientists are turning to nuclear power as the cleanest, safest, and ultimately the least-costly technology for generating the power we need.

But there are many myths and misconceptions about nuclear energy, irresponsibly hyped by sensational media, that need to be understood, debunked, and cleared away. Earth Is a Nuclear Planet unpacks the distortions and misplaced concerns that have complicated the conversation on the world’s best clean-energy option.