"Electricity as the Solution to Human Rights, Poverty, and Climate Crisis... Can We Rely Only on Renewables?" [New Book]

Publication of "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations"

"Electricity is national power and authority. Yet, more than 3 billion people today are excluded from that power."

What is the true driving force behind modern civilization? Smartphones, medical equipment, the internet, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, Bitcoin, even tap water-all the conveniences we take for granted in modern society begin with electricity. However, the reality is that nearly half of the world's population still lives in darkness, unable to access even basic electricity.

The book "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations," published by Seongandang, examines the issues of energy justice, poverty eradication, and climate response through the single lens of "electricity."

The book starts with a fundamental question: Why can some countries use as much essential electricity as they need, while others can only access electricity for a few hours out of the 24 in a day?

The author, who has reported on energy issues for over 30 years, has traveled to countries such as India, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, and Iceland, exploring the world through the lens of "electricity." He argues that electricity is not merely a technology but a matter of human rights and survival, and furthermore, the final answer to overcoming the climate crisis era.

Through sharp analysis, he refutes the idea that our energy needs can be met solely by renewable energy. He also asserts that in order to truly solve the problem of climate change, the role of nuclear energy based on nuclear power generation must be expanded.

The author warns against blind faith in renewable energy and emphasizes the necessity of high-density energy sources, including nuclear power. According to his logic, optimism that ignores reality will only leave more people trapped in darkness.

The author, Robert Bryce, is a writer, speaker, and filmmaker. He has written about energy, electricity, politics, and innovation for over 30 years. He was the executive producer of the 2019 feature-length documentary "Juice: How Electricity Explains the World" and co-producer of the five-part documentary series "Juice: Power, Politics, and the Grid."