Nuclear fuel reprocessing is no bomb fabrication

The Wackersdorf reprocessing plant has been a provocative topic for years, irritation among the general public having been caused by contradictory statements and information from various sources, politicians, experts, and 'self-made' experts alike. The article in hand is the first part of a two-part documentation intended to reduce the discussions to the mere facts. 'Reprocessing is recycling, and is not so hazardous after all; not a single additional Bequerel; direct ultimate disposal no advantage; costs amount to one Pfennig per kWh', these are the headings under which clear information is given. (orig./HSCH)