Nuclear waste primer. A handbook for citizens

Book · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5901309

The aim of this publication is to offer the nonexpert a concise, balanced introduction to nuclear waste. It outlines the dimensions of the problem, discussing the types and quantities of waste. It then defines the sources, types, and hazards of radiation and reviews the history, major laws, and current status of both high level and low level waste management. Finally, it describes how citizens can plug into nuclear waste decision-making and identifies selected information sources.

• Research Organization: League of Women Voters Education Fund, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5901309
• Report Number(s): NP-6901362; ON: TI86901362
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290600* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy
DECISION MAKING
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
NORTH AMERICA
POLITICAL ASPECTS
RADIATION HAZARDS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
TRANSPORT
USA
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE TRANSPORTATION
WASTES