Environmentalism and low-level waste-the aftermath

Journal Article · Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995 · Radwaste Magazine

OSTI ID:86741

Pastorelle, P J ^[1]

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1. NDL Organization, Peekskill, NY (United States)

Radical Environmentalists, anxious to shut down nuclear power, are directing efforts against the disposal of low-level radioactive wastes (contaminated coveralls, tools, paper, plastic, glass, etc.). The rationals is that if nuclear power facilities cannot dispose of their waste streams, eventually they may have to stop operating. This article discusses the political and practical issues surrounding this approach.

• OSTI ID: 86741
• Journal Information: Radwaste Magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
PUBLIC OPINION
POLITICAL ASPECTS