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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Chernobyl disaster The Chernobyl disaster Wil Mara "Provides comprehensive information on the nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the differing perspectives accompanying it"--Provided by publisher. OL14919702W
Chernobyl and other nuclear accidents Chernobyl and other nuclear accidents Judith Condon Describes the incidents and possible causes connected with such nuclear accidents as Chernobyl, Windscale, and Three Mile Island. OL17951987W
Considering timescales in the post-closure safety of geological disposal of radioactive waste Considering timescales in the post-closure safety of geological disposal of radioactive waste OECD Nuclear Energy Agency A key challenge in the development of safety cases for the deep geological disposal of radioactive waste is handling the long time frame over which the radioactive waste remains hazardous. The intrin… OL18690609W
Fallout Fallout Fred Pearce "Environmental journalist Fred Pearce travels the globe to investigate our complicated seven-decade long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste. Whi… OL19745121W
Radioecology and the Restoration of Radioactive-Contaminated Sites Radioecology and the Restoration of Radioactive-Contaminated Sites Felix F. Luykx Most of the nuclear facilities built since the Second World War have ceased active operation and have been decommissioned. Some of the sites are heavily contaminated with radioactive substances. Corr… OL19898476W
Radiological Issues for Fukushima’s Revitalized Future Radiological Issues for Fukushima’s Revitalized Future Tomoyuki Takahashi Effects of Radiation / Radiation Protection OL20825378W
Russia's Turn to the East Russia's Turn to the East Helge Blakkisrud,Elana Wilson Rowe Development studies; Russia; Far East; International affairs; Energy; Shanghai cooperation organization; Economic development; Security policy; Multilateral organizations; Diplomacy; Region… OL20861279W
Nuclear accident Nuclear accident Angela Royston Looks at some of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Describes how the emergency services responded and asks what lessons can be learned. OL21587642W
Callous disregard Callous disregard Rex Elliot Hall Harold "Hotsy" Hargan worked for the Atomic Energy Commission at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant where he encountered many problems that could possibly be a hazard to the public. Hotsy battled w… OL23149255W
Brave New World Brave New World Aldous Huxley Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before. Cloning, feel-good drugs, antiaging programs, and total social control through p… OL64468W