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

Conference · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:7036775

Weinberg, A M

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.

• Research Organization: Institute for Energy Analysis, Oak Ridge, Tenn. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-05-0033
• OSTI ID: 7036775
• Report Number(s): ORAU/IEA-78-5(O); CONF-780222-16
• Resource Relation: Conference: 5. energy technology conference, Washington, DC, USA, 27 Feb 1978
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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