Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel Strategy Alternatives and Policy Implications

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 techn...

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Main Author: LaTourrette, Tom (auth)
Other Authors: Light, Thomas (auth), Knopman, Debra (auth), Bartis, James T. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2010
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