1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Haefele, W. (Kernforschungsanlage Juelich G.m.b.H. (Germany, F.R.))
The current discussion about future energy supplies is characterized by remarkable compartmentalizations and contradictions. Here, the various conflicting positions, challenges, and mutually exclusive assertions are broadly sketched. Basically, they reflect the complex nature of
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Iansiti, E.; Niehaus, F. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Safety)
The article gives brief descriptions of the main greenhouse gases, which are responsible for more than 95% of global warming. In assessing emissions of greenhouse gases, clear distinctions have to be made between the natural equilibrium cycles and the anthropogenic emissions
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Gonzalez, A.J.; Anderer, J. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Safety)
This article is a comparative analysis of radiation in the living environment. The comparison of radiation exposures is made in terms of radiation doses, and the results are expressed on an individual basis, with average values and with extremes. And on a collective basis, with
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Mee, L.; Noshkin, V.; Walton, A. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Monaco-Ville (Monaco). Lab. of Marine Radioactivity)
This article describes the intercalibration exercises on a worldwide scale conducted at the International Laboratory of Marine Radioactivity. For some 33 exercises conducted in the past 10 years for metals and organic contaminants, over 20,000 measurements include results from a
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Hussain, M. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Seibersdorf (Austria). Laboratories)
An effective way to reduce environmental losses of pesticides is by using controlled-release (CR) technology. In the CR pesticide formulation, a pesticide and an excipient (usually a polymeric matrix) are combined to allow delivery of the pesticide to the target at controlled
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Islam, M.M.; Fischer, J.; Calori, F. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria))
The Republic of Korea has an extensive nuclear programme involving power reactors, research reactors, and nuclear fuel cycle facilities. During 1988, nuclear power contributed 46.9% of the total electricity generated in the country. Figs
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1989 - Volume 31, Issue 2 | by Brittinger, M.T. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Safety)
The IAEA's safety standards for transport are embodied in Safety Series No. 6, the Regulation for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. Guidance on the regulations and how they are to be interpreted, implemented, evaluated, and revised is given by the Agency's Standing
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