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Ward Valley : An Examination of Seven Issues in Earth Sciences and Ecology

By National Research Council; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Environment and Resources Commission

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
1995
ISBN
9780309588157, 9780309052887
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7460980 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
252\252
Time added
2023-08-12 14:34:39

Description

The book examines specific scientific and technical safety issues related to the proposed low-level radioactive waste site at Ward Valley, California. It includes, among other issues, evaluation of the potential for infiltration by shallow subsurface water, contamination of ground water and the Colorado River, damaging effects on the desert tortoise habitat, and restoration of the native vegetation.

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