Nuclear Waste: Too Much Too Soon

摘要

While it is agreed that now is the time to find a solution to the disposal of radioactive wastes which are stored in tanks and are, at the same time, accumulating at an increasing rate at nuclear power reactor, it is not the time for hurried and inappropriate action. To illustrate the magnitude of the problem, this report begins with a discussion of the looming logistical problem involving the management of nuclear waste materials. This is followed by the historical background of the nuclear bureaucracy and industry that will be charged with the responsibility of disposition of the waste. The report concludes with a discussion of the evolving criteria for waste disposal and the depressing implication of this evolution. This report is intended as an environment alert to call this problem to the attention of the citizenry and Congress and to indicate that their close involvement in its solution is absolutely essential. 23 references, 2 figures. (ERA citation 09:019774)