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scale for the second generation, the fast neutron breeder nuclear

power stations,

made in

stations,

Much progress has been

have already been built.

research into the third generation

controlled nuclear fission reactors.

of nuclear power

Nuclear

energy

of

will inevitably make a huge contribution towards the solution

mankind's energy problems.

THE WORLD'S POWER SOURCES AND DEMAND

been

The world's sources of organic fuels are limited.

It has

the

thirty

with the

consumption, calculated that, at the present rate of

world's organic fuel reserves will be exhausted in about

years. There will be a shortage of all organic fuels,

exception of coal, within the present century and nuclear fuels

will

gradually replace oil. It is estimated that nuclear

from nuclear fuels will account for around 14% of the consumption

of non-renewable energy sources by the year 2000 and over 30%

the year 2020.

power

by

CHINA NEEDS TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR POWER

Its coal

China's energy sources are unevenly distributed.

reserves are situated mainly in the north, and its hydroelectric

resources mainly in the western part of the country.

In regions

where there is a higher concentration of industry and population,

in the east, south and north east of China, there is a shortage

of energy sources and a need to develop nuclear power.

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