Ansolabehere et all. The Future of Nuclear Power

An interdisciplinary MIT study, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003. 181 pp. — ISBN 0-615-12420-8.Study Participants – Ansolabehere, Deutch, Driscoll, Gray, Holdren, Joskow, Lester, Moniz, Todreas.
We decided to study the future of nuclear power because we believe this technology, despite the challenges it faces, is an important option for the United States and the world to meet future energy needs without emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) and other atmospheric pollutants. Other options include increased efficiency, renewables, and sequestration.Forward.
Executive Summary.
The Future of Nuclear Power — Overview and Conclusions.
Background and Purpose of the Study.
Outline of the Study.
Fuel Cycles.
Nuclear Power Economics.
Safety.
Spent Fuel/High-Level Waste Management.
Nonproliferation.
Public Attitudes and Public Understanding.
Recommended Measures to Resolve Uncertainty About the Economics of Nuclear Power.
Recommendations Bearing on Safety,Waste Management, and Proliferation.
Recommended Analysis, Research, Development and Demonstration Program.
Glossary of Technical Terms.
Appendices