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Risk perception as it applies to nuclear power and nuclear waste disposal

Conference · · Nucl. Mater. Manage. Annu. Meet. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6529458
Disparate perceptions of risk have emerged as one of the critical issues confronting the future of commercial nuclear power. This paper explores the origins and possible ramifications of the public's perception of risks associated with commercial nuclear power and related high-level nuclear waste disposal programs. This paper summarizes the results of numerous psychometric studies and public opinion polls that analyze the relationship of risk to nuclear power and waste management.
Research Organization:
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (US)
OSTI ID:
6529458
Report Number(s):
CONF-880631-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Nucl. Mater. Manage. Annu. Meet. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English