Understanding the Societal Challenges Facing Nuclear Power : Proceedings of a Workshop / Anne Frances Johnson, rapporteur.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnson, Anne Frances, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear energy.

Nuclear reactors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, [2022]

Summary:

This publication, developed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, explores the societal challenges facing nuclear power in the United States. It examines the potential role of advanced nuclear technologies in achieving a zero-carbon future. The book discusses the technical, economic, and regulatory uncertainties surrounding new nuclear reactors, emphasizing their potential benefits such as smaller size, improved safety, and cost-effectiveness. It is intended for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers interested in the strategic development and integration of nuclear technologies into the modern energy grid. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

1 THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY’S RECORD OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

2 LESSONS FROM THE SOCIAL AND DECISION SCIENCES

3 LESSONS FROM THE FIELD OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

4 LESSONS FROM OTHER INDUSTRIES

5 LESSONS FROM NUCLEAR WASTE SITING

6 BEST PRACTICES FROM ONGOING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO NUCLEAR ENERGY

APPENDIXES

A Statement of Task

B Workshop Agenda Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780309689854

0309689856

OCLC:

1419057169