Conflicting views on a neutrality criterion for radioactive-waste management. [Monograph]
Public debate over the management of radioactive wastes illustrates the moral dilemma of intergenerational justice. Because of low priority, there has been no permanent disposal of high-level radioactive wastes or decontamination and decommisioning of reactors. The problem is now receiving public attention because of the near depletion of temporary storage capacity, the deferral of reprocessing, and concerns for the safe transport and disposal of hazardous materials. Two authors examine the criterion of neutrality in which the risks of radioactive wastes can be balanced by the risks future generations would face without the opportunity for nuclear power. They disagree, however, in whether the model can possibly represent the real world and whether that risk is a significant consideration. 27 references, 1 figure. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 6777984
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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