DocumentCode
797313
Title
Nuclear Power - Risks and Social Concerns
Author
Tsivoglou, Ernest C.
Author_Institution
School of Civil Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia
Volume
18
Issue
1
fYear
1971
Firstpage
19
Lastpage
27
Abstract
I hope that this outline of the radioactivity problems associated with nuclear power has answered some of your questions, and has explained some of the current controversy in this field. There is no real need for either radioactive pollution of the environment or for blackouts, so far as nuclear power is concerned. It is clear that by known technology, and for a very reasonable cost, we can essentially eliminate the radioactive pollution without impeding the development of the industry in any way. It is suggested, then, that we heed the admonition of all responsible authorities to minimize radiation exposure, and go about the business of doing what we know how to do as engineers. If we do that, the arguments as to how much radioactivity is "safe," and how many people may be harmed, will become truly academic, as there won\´t be enough radiation exposure to measure.
Keywords
Civil engineering; Earth; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Fires; Food industry; Industrial pollution; Nuclear power generation; Power industry; Waste heat; Wind energy generation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.1971.4325833
Filename
4325833
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