Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel
Strategy Alternatives and Policy Implications
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Nuclear Physics, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Industries
| Author: | Tom LaTourrette, Thomas Light, Debra Knopman, James T. Bartis | ISBN: | 9780833051158 |
| Publisher: | RAND Corporation | Publication: | November 11, 2010 |
| Imprint: | RAND Corporation | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tom LaTourrette, Thomas Light, Debra Knopman, James T. Bartis |
| ISBN: | 9780833051158 |
| Publisher: | RAND Corporation |
| Publication: | November 11, 2010 |
| Imprint: | RAND Corporation |
| Language: | English |
Nuclear power is receiving renewed interest because of its low greenhouse gas emissions. However, 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 report examines technical and institutional approaches to spent fuel management and highlights policy implications of pursuing alternative strategies.
Nuclear power is receiving renewed interest because of its low greenhouse gas emissions. However, 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 report examines technical and institutional approaches to spent fuel management and highlights policy implications of pursuing alternative strategies.
