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There has been much recent interest in nuclear power by geographers, reflecting the attention focused upon it by general public. Public attitudes, socioeconomic impacts, risk, equity considerations and waste transport and disposal are primary areas of attention.

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Pasqualetti, M. (1985). Nuclear Energy. In: Calzonetti, F.J., Solomon, B.D. (eds) Geographical Dimensions of Energy. The GeoJournal Library, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5416-8_4

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