Coal and Nuclear Wastes--Both Potential Contributors to Environmental and Health Problems
EMD-81-132
Published: Sep 21, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 21, 1981.
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GAO was asked to compare the waste products from the coal and nuclear fuel cycles. The purpose of the report was to provide a perspective on both coal and nuclear wastes by presenting information on: (1) the amounts and types of wastes being generated at each step of the coal and nuclear fuel cycle, and (2) the environmental and health impact associated with these wastes.
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CoalComparative analysisEnvironmental monitoringFuelsHealth hazardsNuclear waste disposalNuclear waste storageRadioactive wastesWaste managementNuclear waste