A Nuclear Waste Primer

"Provides information about nuclear waste in the United States-- what it is, where it comes from, how it has been managed, and what we can do with it in the future"--Page 1.

YA. Detailed account of how the nuclear dilemma developed into a modern global crisis.

"Provides information about nuclear waste in the United States-- what it is, where it comes from, how it has been managed, and what we can do with it in the future"--Page 1.

Focused attention by world leaders is needed to address the substantial challenges posed by disposal of spent nuclear fuel from reactors and high-level radioactive waste from processing such fuel. The biggest challenges in achieving safe and secure storage and permanent waste disposal are societal, although technical challenges remain. Disposition of radioactive wastes in a deep geological repository is a sound approach as long as it progresses through a stepwise decision-making process that takes advantage of technical advances, public participation, and international cooperation. Written for concerned citizens as well as policymakers, this book was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and waste management organizations in eight other countries.

High-level nuclear waste is the most hazardous byproduct of a useful energy source that is increasingly in demand. Finding the ideal place to store it permanently is an urgent policy crisis facing our country. Deep Disposal offers an essential primer to inform citizens about the nature of this crisis and how we might overcome it.