Tue Apr 22 15:50:05 UTC 2025: ## New Book Explores Nuclear Energy’s Impact on Kerala’s Future
**Kozhikode, Kerala, April 23, 2025** – A new anthology, “Randam Aanava Duswapnam” (Second Atomic Nightmare), examining the implications of nuclear energy on Kerala’s energy future, was released in Kozhikode yesterday. The book, published by Transition Studies and edited by K. Sahadevan, features essays from leading nuclear physicists and experts, including Surendra Gadekar, M.V. Ramana, and Budhikkotta Subba Rao.
The book’s release comes amidst ongoing debate surrounding a proposed nuclear power plant in Cheemeni, Kasaragod. Writer and journalist N.P. Chekkutty, presiding over the event, emphasized the book’s timely relevance to this discussion. V.T. Padmanabhan, research director at the Society of Science, Environment and Ethics, shared findings from his research on radiation effects in the Kollam region, further highlighting the concerns addressed in the anthology. The book was introduced by writer and researcher Smitha P. Kumar.
“Randam Aanava Duswapnam” is a collection of essays exploring the complex issues surrounding nuclear energy and its potential impact on the state of Kerala. The publication underscores the importance of informed public discourse as Kerala weighs the environmental and societal implications of future energy projects.
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