TITLE

Nuclear Power at Risk

AUTHOR(S)

Hively, William

PUB. DATE

July 1988

SOURCE

American Scientist;Jul/Aug88, Vol. 76 Issue 4, p341

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the state and future of nuclear power in the U.S. Opposition from various sectors of society on the further development of nuclear power; Estimates on the chances of a nuclear power meltdown in the country.

ACCESSION #

11802326

Tags: NUCLEAR energy;  POWER resources

 

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