The post-Chernobyl outlook for nuclear power

In this overview of the nuclear power situation after the Chernobyl accident the responses to the accident are evaluated from an international perspective. The article deals with public opinion, political reaction, industry's response, perspectives, risks, nuclear waste issues, nuclear power development, international measures, safety standards, inspection and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT). The author concludes by saying that it is gratifying that the nuclear industry has come around to fully supporting the NPT and the emergence of the safeguards system and that it should be ensured that neither of these institutions will go wrong