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Title: Beyond the technological fix. [Detrimental and unforeseen side effects]

Abstract

Both technological and social fixes are likely to bring with them deterimental and unforeseen side effects. Although the perceived side effects of nuclear energy can undoubtedly be ameliorated by improved technology, a permanent institutional infrastructure will probably also be required. It is pointed out that confinement of nuclear energy to relatively few large sites rather than many small sites may be a first step toward creating this permanent institutional infrastructure.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Institute for Energy Analysis, Oak Ridge, Tenn. (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
7036775
Report Number(s):
ORAU/IEA-78-5(O); CONF-780222-16
DOE Contract Number:  
EY-76-C-05-0033
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: 5. energy technology conference, Washington, DC, USA, 27 Feb 1978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY; SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS; NUCLEAR PARKS; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; BEHAVIOR; CANADA; EFFICIENCY; NUCLEAR ENERGY; PUBLIC OPINION; SITE SELECTION; SOCIAL IMPACT; SUPPLY AND DEMAND; TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION; USA; ENERGY; ENERGY PARKS; NORTH AMERICA; 290600* - Energy Planning & Policy- Nuclear Energy; 220501 - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Environmental Aspects- Siting

Citation Formats

Weinberg, A M. Beyond the technological fix. [Detrimental and unforeseen side effects]. United States: N. p., 1978. Web.
Weinberg, A M. Beyond the technological fix. [Detrimental and unforeseen side effects]. United States.
Weinberg, A M. 1978. "Beyond the technological fix. [Detrimental and unforeseen side effects]". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/7036775.
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abstractNote = {Both technological and social fixes are likely to bring with them deterimental and unforeseen side effects. Although the perceived side effects of nuclear energy can undoubtedly be ameliorated by improved technology, a permanent institutional infrastructure will probably also be required. It is pointed out that confinement of nuclear energy to relatively few large sites rather than many small sites may be a first step toward creating this permanent institutional infrastructure.},
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year = {Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1978},
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