Long-term stewardship and the nuclear weapons complex: the challenge ahead

Auteur :
Probst, Katherine N. / McGovern, Michael H.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780915707973
Date de publication :
16 juin 1998
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
158 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Decades of US nuclear weapons production have exacted a heavy environmental toll. The Department of Energy estimates that cleaning up waste and contamination resulting from production activities will cost over $150 billion. The authors make a compelling case for establishing a formal program of long-term stewardship for contaminated sites.