First published in 1983, Nuclear Power Struggles (now with a new preface by the authors) analyses strains within the nuclear reactor industry and assesses the scale and location of future markets. It looks at the strengths and weaknesses of...Loe edasi...
Mitch and Yonko havent spoken in a year. As children, they were inseparable, raised together in an orphanage outside Tokyobut ever since the sudden death of Mitchs brother, theyve been mourning in their private ways, worlds apart. In the aftermath o...Loe edasi...
Residential Housing and Nuclear Attack (1984) considers the likely effects of a nuclear attack and examines the effectiveness of proposed civil defence measures. It looks in particular at the degree of protection residential housing is like...Loe edasi...
This book describes the technical, social, and political challenges of developing a deep-mined, geologic repository for high-activity nuclear waste. It emphasizes how the technical estimates of repository performance affect non-technical considera...Loe edasi...
High-Activity Nuclear Waste Management Policy: Becoming a Responsible Ancestor describes the technical, social, and political challenges of developing a deep-mined, geologic repository for high-activity nuclear waste. It emphasizes how the...Loe edasi...
Debunks the enduring myth that nuclear power is safe and green There is no silver bullet for the climate crisis—but that hasn’t stopped people searching. Seizing its chance, the nuclear power industry wants us to be...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Mar-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837052158)
Previously undocumented testimonies telling stories of love, laughter, adventure and activism from the Greenham Common Womens Peace Camp....Loe edasi...
Caroline Peyton, James C. Giesen, Erin Stewart Mauldin
Sari: Environmental History and the American South
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Dec-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Georgia Press, ISBN-13: 9780820373973)
How and why did the Souths history, culture, and politics shape the regions nuclear and energy industries? And how is that history linked to broader developments in the nuclear and energy industries-nationally and globally? Radioactive Dixie answe...Loe edasi...
Originally published in 1979, written at a time when the world stood on the brink of (another) energy crisis, this book argued that an alternative primary fuel had to be found and that the answer lay in the exploitation of nuclear fission. The book s...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 08-Sep-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press Inc, ISBN-13: 9780197799703)
Earth in Flames discusses how the dinosaurs died, and how their deaths parallel what might happen to people after a nuclear war. The book reflects on the odds of future asteroid impacts, how to stop them, and what the readers personally and...Loe edasi...
Transparency and Public Participation for Radioactive Waste Management in Europe investigates how the pillars of the Aarhus Convention and a broader understanding of transparency by Civil Society (CS) can be transposed into Radioactive Wast...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Aug-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009457767)
In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, more than a million Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Russian children were sent abroad. This insightful study demonstrates how this exposed the ecological consequences of a nuclear catastrophe to the world, and broug...Loe edasi...
Split into two volumes, volume 2 is a cultural history of technology that provides new insights into the international history of nuclear energy by examining the perspectives of six nuclear power plants’ host communities in Britain and Germany fro...Loe edasi...
A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 10-Jun-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Allen Lane, ISBN-13: 9780241700860)
Henry Becquerels accidental discovery, in Paris in 1896, of a faint smudge on a photographic plate sparked a chain of discoveries which would unleash the atomic age. Destroyer of Worlds is the story of how pursuit of this hidden source of...Loe edasi...
This book reviews the theory and practice on radiation protection and nuclear safety based on experimental case studies. It concentrates on research advances in radiation detection, radiation monitoring, radioactive waste treatment and disposal. I...Loe edasi...
Nuclear war is a far greater immediate threat to humanitys survival than climate change, yet we are in near-total denial. This book puts the issue back to the top of the global agenda. Terrifying and timely, this is a book ever...Loe edasi...
On 24 February 2022, the first day of Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, armoured vehicles approached the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine. An extraordinarily reckless plan after the disaster that had taken place there three de...Loe edasi...
This book is open access book. The collaborative Pilot Project, titled “Comparison of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) Processes in Bentonite Barrier Systems”, aims to investigate the fundamentals, conduct laboratory and field experiments,...Loe edasi...
An epic novel of postwar, nuclear-age Japan, by the author of Territory of Light Mitch and Yonko havent spoken in a year. As children, they were inseparable, raised together in an orphanage outside Tokyobut ever since the sudden death of...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 01-Apr-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: New York University Press, ISBN-13: 9781479805167)
2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsHow the scientific community overlooked, ignored, and denied the catastrophic fallout of decades of nuclear testing in the American WestIn December of 19...Loe edasi...
Sari: World Scientific Series On Advances In Environmental Pollution Management
(Ilmumisaeg: 04-Mar-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN-13: 9789811297502)
This book provides a comprehensive review on how radionuclides occur in the environment; how radionuclides are distributed in soil; how the migration of radionuclides in plants occurs; and their consequences on human health. It explains how the spec...Loe edasi...
First published in 1983, Nuclear Power Struggles (now with a new preface by the authors) analyses strains within the nuclear reactor industry and assesses the scale and location of future markets. It looks at the strengths and weaknesses of...Loe edasi...
A series of interviews with Noam Chomsky, the worlds greatest living public intellectual, about the pressing issues of our time One of the greatest, most radical public thinkers of our time Arundhati Roy In this illuminating...Loe edasi...
This book refers to important historical landmarks of the discovery of radioactive elements, subatomic particles, and nuclear reactions and the role they played in the development of the atomic bomb; emphasizes the world warrant to not proliferate n...Loe edasi...
This book analyzes the law and politics in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The “inalienable right” as provided for in Article IV of the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has unexpectedly been an interpretation riddle, wh...Loe edasi...
The book is a collection of essays written by scholars/activists who are continuously concerned about the Fukushima catastrophe. The authors engagingly address the devastating environmental, economic, and social consequences of nuclear disasters,...Loe edasi...
In April 1986 a series of explosions shook the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. Flames lit up the sky and radiation escaped to contaminate the land and poison the people for years to come. While officials tried to hush up the accident, Svetlana Alexievich...Loe edasi...
Nuclear energy delivers clean, reliable power for electricity generation and industrial heating, desalination, and hydrogen production. Its versatile applications support decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors while offering practical guidance for n...Loe edasi...
Unifying insights from seven countries gathered over five years, this study delves into managing the ageing of dry spent fuel storage systems. It reveals practical methodologies, national regulatory benchmarks, operating experiences, and innovative...Loe edasi...
In 1995, the IAEA presented a map of 582 uranium deposits based on early UDEPO data. A revised 2018 edition expanded the view to about 2,900 deposits. Now, nearly 5,300 deposits are displayed with updated classifications, deposit sizes, and enhanced...Loe edasi...
Implementing a chemistry programme is essential to ensure the safe operation of a nuclear power plant. It contributes to the integrity, reliability and availability of structures, systems and components (SSCs) in accordance with their intended design...Loe edasi...
This publication describes the basic principles and elements that will support the development of a national policy and associated strategies on the management of NORM residues and wastes. The basic principles include aspects related to safety, susta...Loe edasi...
Decommissioning is a complex stage in research reactor projects, the safe and efficient implementation of which can be greatly facilitated if it is considered from the early stages and throughout the projects lifespan. This publication provides guid...Loe edasi...
Establishing a well-defined, well-organized and clear regulatory review and assessment process at each licensing step is key to achieving the highest level of safety throughout the lifetime of a nuclear power plant. Reflecting a project management ap...Loe edasi...
Offering practical guidance for nuclear facility managers and training specialists, this TECDOC presents a graded approach to the Systematic Approach to Training that elevates training quality and operational safety. It details how tailored methodol...Loe edasi...
Exploring uranium recovery from phosphate ores as a cost-effective alternative to conventional mining, this publication highlights fast integration of uranium recovery units in fertilizer plants and delves into supply security, profitability, and en...Loe edasi...
Explore insights for sustaining safe, reliable nuclear power plant operations through proven maintenance practices. Discover strategies for workforce retention, program optimization, and contractor oversight, alongside practical approaches to planni...Loe edasi...
The physical protection system (PPS) at a nuclear facility consists of a range of nuclear security measures involving personnel, procedures and equipment. Ensuring that the PPS is operating as designed is crucial for the security of the nuclear mater...Loe edasi...
With reactor pool capacities reaching limits, the publication presents a robust framework for Dual Purpose Casks (DPCs) that safely store and transport spent fuel. It details an integrated safety case methodology, outlining generic test conditions d...Loe edasi...
Explore a state-of-the-art framework for human reliability analysis that details essential procedures and factors crucial for safety in nuclear installations. Tailored for PSA practitioners, human factor engineers, regulatory bodies, and technical s...Loe edasi...
Developed under a Nuclear Harmonization initiative, this document offers practical strategies to fast-track SMR deployment by tackling key infrastructure challenges using the IAEA Milestones Approach. It lays out a strategic roadmap to optimize time...Loe edasi...
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Sari: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: United Nations, ISBN-13: 9789210033312)
Spanning literature from 2007 to 2020, this volume updates UNSCEARs 2008 Report on ionizing radiation. It reviews public exposure from natural and human-made sources by gathering peer-reviewed research, institutional data, and international reports...Loe edasi...
Complex processes throughout the nuclear fuel cycle result in diverse facility challenges, particularly safely managing large amounts of actinides during decommissioning. With many sites already phased out or in progress, cumulative experience is st...Loe edasi...
Rising climate pressures force nuclear power plants to adapt to extreme weather, shifting water availability, and other hazards. This practical framework combines engineering upgrades, operational improvements, and strategic organizational measures,...Loe edasi...
Conference findings propel efforts in safety and sustainability for radioactive waste management, decommissioning, environmental protection, and remediation. Drawing on panels, reports, and a joint IAEAICRP session, discussions underscore balanced d...Loe edasi...
Gathering operational insights and practices for extending nuclear reactor lifespans, the guide draws on experiences from 18 IAEA Member States. It offers strategic support for ageing management and long-term operation planning for both existing pla...Loe edasi...
Guidance for assessing volcanic tephra fallout hazards focuses on methodologies and design measures to protect safety-related components at nuclear installations. It outlines operational strategies to mitigate remote tephra impacts and enhance the r...Loe edasi...
Outcomes of an international demonstration of safety for geological disposal facilities are revealed, linking operational phases with post-closure safety. A structured approach defines key concepts like safety envelope, design target, and as-built s...Loe edasi...
Each package used for the transport of radioactive material must demonstrate compliance with the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6, particularly for international shipments. This...Loe edasi...
The integration of nuclear techniques and technologies into food safety and control systems is critical and it is essential to raise awareness about their comparative advantages. One effective approach is to foster dialogue and communication among k...Loe edasi...
This Safety Guide offers advice for meeting the requirements set out in GSR Part 2, Leadership and Management for Safety. It is designed to support operating organizations, regulatory authorities, and other governmental bodies in applying these requ...Loe edasi...
Nuclear organizations achieve essential safety, environmental, performance, reliability, and economic goals through robust management systems. This guidance blends technical insights with international best practice examples for assessing system fit...Loe edasi...
First published in 1983, Nuclear Power Struggles (now with a new preface by the authors) analyses strains within the nuclear reactor industry and assesses the scale and location of future markets. It looks at the strengths and weaknesses of...Loe edasi...
The future of nuclear energy is driven by the people and knowledge at its core and empowered by the technology that moves it forward. Effective nuclear knowledge management and the development of skilled professionals are fundamental to ensuring a sa...Loe edasi...
Experimental fusion facilities are integral to advancing fusion research and informing the design of future power-producing plants. As some of these facilities enter decommissioning, early experience is being gained in dismantling activated componen...Loe edasi...
