Radioactive Wastes and Climate Changes

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to radioactive wastes. 2. Classification of radioactive wastes. 3. Radioactive waste and nuclear fuel cycle. 4. Disposal of radioactive waste. 5. Management of radioactive wastes. 6. Nuclear power and climate change. 7. Radiation and global warming. 8. Nuclear energy, climate and global security. 9. Nuclear power plant disaster. 10. Nuclear proliferation safeguards. 11. Safety and security of radioactive sources. 12. Code of practice on the international transboundry movement of radioactive waste. Bibliography. Index.

"This book has been written as a manual which enables the readers to comprehend the horrors and worries associated with radioactive waste and global warming. It guides the reader on the processe, principles, practices and techniques associated with radioactive waste disposal, and how technology is continuously advancing to redress safety issues.

The association with global warming has been effectively delineated, with emphasis being placed upon understanding the implications of such a problem, what is being done about it, what needs to be further done. In addition, current research and development progress in the field has been covered, with the content of the book elaborated critically to foster a comprehensive, incisive and relevant understanding of the subject." (jacket)