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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Clay E. Easterly
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 5 | Number 2 | March 1984 | Pages 240-248
Technical Paper | Safety/Environmental Aspects | doi.org/10.13182/FST84-A23097
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Nonionizing electromagnetic fields will almost certainly be present at future magnetic fusion reactor sites. The extents of the fields into areas occupied by personnel are only roughly known at present. However, biological effects from exposure to these fields are less well understood. Regulations or guidelines exist for both types of fields, although risk/benefit assessments cannot be made at present because of incomplete biological data. Such information is currently sought in federally funded research programs.