Road to Yucca Mountain

Explore the intricate journey of the United States government's endeavors to address the complex challenges of radioactive waste management in Road to Yucca Mountain by J. Samuel Walker. Published by the University of California Press in 2009, this compelling hardback edition spans 240 pages and delves deep into America's radioactive waste disposal policies. Walker meticulously chronicles the evolution of these policies, beginning with the historic Manhattan Project and culminating in the pivotal 1987 decision to designate Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a high-level waste repository.

Through a thorough investigation of the strategies employed by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), this book sheds light on the significant technical and political hurdles faced throughout the years. Ideal for those interested in government policy, environmental science, and the future of energy, Road to Yucca Mountain is a crucial read for understanding the ongoing dialogue about radioactive waste disposal in the United States.