Technocracy and trust: nuclear waste controversy

摘要: The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 requires the U.S. Department Energy (DOE) to develop a permanent nuclear waste repository. DOE is also required conduct program consultation and cooperation with each effected states Indian Tribes. characterized by pervasive lack trust that threatens undermine intent act. Rather than addressing technical issues disposal, this paper explores issue itself. concludes crisis over cannot be resolved through technological solutions alone. involves relationship citizenry its institutions power. To address such crisis, subject itself requirements must seriously examined.