Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel
Author | : Tom LaTourrette |
Publisher | : RAND Corporation |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 0833051083 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780833051080 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Download or read book Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel written by Tom LaTourrette and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing the fraction of nuclear power in the mix of power-generation technologies is one approach to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. If nuclear power is to be sustainable option for the United States, methods for managing spent fuel that meet stringent safety and environmental standards must be implemented. This book evaluates four approaches and draws policy implications associated with different societal priorities and values.