In 2002 Finnish Parliament decided to permit further construction of nuclear power after decades of long societal struggle. This book analyzes the major phases of the decision-making process. It is an excellent guide to understanding energy and climate policy in Finland and thus the main ideas behind the renewal of nuclear power in Europe.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
PART I: INTRODUCTION The Transillumination of Finnish Nuclear Policy; T. Litmanen PART II: THE APPLICATION AND RESISTANCE Analysis of Justification Arguments in the Application for the 5th Nuclear Reactor in Finland; A. Lampinen Social Dynamics behind the Changes in the NGO Anti-Nuclear Campaign during 1993 2002; H. Lammi PART III: DECISION-MAKING IN FINLAND The Anatomy and Actors of a Decent Deal: Reading the Nuclear Discourses of the Parliamentarians; A. Berg Nuclear Policy Processes in Finland in a Comparative Perspective; E. Säynässalo The Strategy of Site Selection of the Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel in Finland; M. Kojo The Temporariness of Societal Risk Evaluation: Understanding the Finnish Nuclear Decisions; T. Litmanen PART V: CONCLUSIONS The Revival of Nuclear Power in a Strong Administrative State; M. Kojo
