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Problems Of Pollution: Benefits, Risks And Regulations, Richard E. Pogue, Dean E. Abrahamson
Problems Of Pollution: Benefits, Risks And Regulations, Richard E. Pogue, Dean E. Abrahamson
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
The growing concern of the scientific community and informed segments of the public about the proliferation of untested nuclear power plants demands further evaluation of their environmental impact before irrevocable decisions are mode. This paper considers the problem of low-level radioactive wastes controllable at the source. A brief background is given of the governmental agencies concerned with radiation monitoring and protection. The underlying philosophy behind radiation protection and the guidelines for putting this philosophy into practice are considered. The risk implicit in these guidelines is assessed in terms of the expected increased incidence of specific injuries to human populations.
Discharge Of Radioactive And Thermal Wastes, Richard E. Pogue, Dean E. Abrahamson
Discharge Of Radioactive And Thermal Wastes, Richard E. Pogue, Dean E. Abrahamson
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
A combination of several economic factors, together with growing concern about air pollution associated with conventional, fossil-fuel electric generating facilities, hos contributed to the increase in size and number of nuclear-powered plants. Although these nuclear plants are "clean" from the standpoint of conventional air pollutants, they must dispose of thermal and radioactive wastes. This paper outlines the sources and quantities of these wastes, based on technical data for the boiling-water reactor proposed for Monticello, Minnesota.