Cursed forever? Exploring socio-economic effects of nuclear power plant closures across nine communities in the United States

Yamamoto, Daisaku; Greco, Angelica

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2022.102766

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“…Some might be shut down because of problems like aging facilities, technical safety challenges, economic issues, or political and social reasons. After shutting down, there are plans for activities like recovering nuclear fuel, getting rid of coolant, and cleaning up contamination before taking apart the reactor [3,4]. Dismantling, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), means doing all the necessary technical and managerial tasks safely to completely remove an NPP that is no longer useful and to take apart or modify the rules that applied to it [5].…”

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Risk Evaluation of Radioactive Concrete Structure Decommissioning in Nuclear Power Plants Using Fuzzy-AHP

Moon,

Mirmotalebi,

Jang

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Over 50% of nuclear power plants (NPPs) worldwide have operated for over three decades, leading to a surge in decommissioning projects. This study addresses the gap in current guidelines by analyzing risks in nuclear decommissioning. Using the fuzzy-AHP technique, tasks within dismantling radioactive concrete structures are prioritized. Findings reveal structural and human-related risks across five main cutting tasks. Collision emerges as a significant concern, particularly during wire saw installation and concrete block hoisting hole creation. Subcategory risk priorities highlight variations in risk across tasks, with jamming, falling, and falling objects identified as top concerns during wire saw transportation. This study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive risk assessment in enhancing safety during decommissioning. It underscores the need to consider both physical risks and risks to personnel throughout the process. By prioritizing safety, stakeholders can ensure worker safety and operational efficiency while minimizing hazards. This research contributes to standardized safety protocols for nuclear decommissioning worldwide, aligning with sustainable energy practices. The outcomes offer practical insights for safety manual development and decision-making processes. This study represents progress in ensuring safety during nuclear decommissioning, paving the way for further refinement of safety protocols and guidelines tailored to decommissioning sites.

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Risk Evaluation of Radioactive Concrete Structure Decommissioning in Nuclear Power Plants Using Fuzzy-AHP

Moon,

Mirmotalebi,

Jang

et al. 2024

Buildings

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(Re)integrating radioactive materials and waste into a global sustainable development context

Wimmers,

Böse,

Beppler

et al. 2024

Radiat Environ Biophys

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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, established in 2015, aim to achieve global sustainability by 2030 through the improvement of environmental, social, and economic parameters. However, unlike earlier concepts such as the Agenda 21 of 1992, the SDGs overlook radioactive waste management and related challenges of radiation itself. First, we investigate the historic consideration and unexplained disappearance of radioactive waste in earlier sustainability concepts. Then, we propose amending seven SDGs to address this gap. For SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land), new or revised indicators should monitor the release of hazardous materials. SDGs 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) require additional targets and indicators to integrate international cooperation and social implications of nuclear facilities' operation. Redefining “hazardous waste” in SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and “environmentally sound technologies” in SDG 17 is necessary to encompass radioactive waste. Implementing these changes demands statistical efforts, but the existing monitoring infrastructure, particularly in Europe and North America, can facilitate this. As 2030 approaches, it is crucial to reintroduce radioactive waste management into sustainability agendas, whether within the SDGs themselves or in a subsequent framework.

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Placing the intangible: Space, nuclear power and social sciences

Meyer,

Sérandour

2024

Energy Research & Social Science

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Cursed forever? Exploring socio-economic effects of nuclear power plant closures across nine communities in the United States

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

Risk Evaluation of Radioactive Concrete Structure Decommissioning in Nuclear Power Plants Using Fuzzy-AHP

Risk Evaluation of Radioactive Concrete Structure Decommissioning in Nuclear Power Plants Using Fuzzy-AHP

(Re)integrating radioactive materials and waste into a global sustainable development context

Placing the intangible: Space, nuclear power and social sciences

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