Published October 1986 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Radiation knows no frontiers

Creators

  • 1. Pisa Univ. (Italy)

Description

The author reviews the Chernobyl accident in regard to future priorities for the E.E.C. Topics discussed in outline include the reduction of radiation limits, waste storage and recycling of nuclear fuels, a moratorium on nuclear plant construction until waste disposal problems are resolved, technical standards and risk assessment, monitoring programmes, E.C. policy of health research, support for international standards and controls, inspection schemes, and biological radiation research. (UK)

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
Chernobyl's challenge to science and government

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Eur. Environ. Rev.
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
1
Series
Eur. Environ. Rev.
Journal Page Range
2-9
ISSN
0269-7831

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
18082428
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
ACCIDENTS; CHERNOBYLSK-4 REACTOR; DOSE LIMITS; EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; NUCLEAR INDUSTRY; PLANNING; RADIATION PROTECTION; RISK ASSESSMENT; SAFETY STANDARDS; SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS; WASTE DISPOSAL
Descriptors DEC
ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; INDUSTRY; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; LWGR TYPE REACTORS; MANAGEMENT; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WATER COOLED REACTORS