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9780415030656

Nuclear Power, Pollution and Politics

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415030656

  • ISBN10:

    041503065X

  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 1990-01-04
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

Places the environmental issues related to the production of nuclear power in their political context. It evaluates the extent of nuclear pollution, in comparison with other forms of power, and looks at the future of energy.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. xi
Introductionp. xv
The Basics of Power Systemsp. 1
Key Nuclide Flows in Nuclear Fuel Cyclesp. 32
Arisings of Power System Wastesp. 48
The Disposal of Liquid and Solid Wastesp. 72
Health Hazards from Power Systemsp. 122
Casualties from Routine Operationsp. 138
Health Effects from Infrequent and More Serious Accidentsp. 164
System Combinations for Future UK Power Supplyp. 179
Political Aspects of UK Powerp. 205
The Way Aheadp. 248
Epiloguep. 272
Referencesp. 275
Glossaryp. 283
Indexp. 289
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