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Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres
Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
The United States currently faces a nuclear waste crisis. According to a 2002 report by former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, “We have a staggering amount of radioactive waste in this country.”1 The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2035 the U.S. will have approximately 115,000 metric tons of high-level nuclear waste, which exceeds the capacity of the proposed federal storage site at Yucca Mountain.2 Deciding where and how to store nuclear waste is a significant nuclear, environmental, and health policy issue. The decisions that we make about nuclear waste siting greatly impact the future of nuclear technologies …
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Steve Newcomb
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Steve Newcomb
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Biography
Tribes And Yucca Mountain: Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues, Fred Dilger
Tribes And Yucca Mountain: Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues, Fred Dilger
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
-Yucca Mountain: Extensive history of social-cultural studies
-No interaction on transportation
-Unsuccessful effort began in 1993 and ended in 1995
-DOE tribal policy was a very good start
-Restarted again in 2004-DOE invites tribes to TEC meeting
-Shape future interaction between DOE and other Tribes
-Tribes identify themselves as affected by DOE differently than DOE defines affected tribes
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Joe Kennedy
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Joe Kennedy
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Biography