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Radiation: How to address the confusion

Radiation: How to address the confusion. Jill Anderson Washington Internships for Students of Engineering & The American Nuclear Society. Summary. Background Conflicts and Concerns Policy Recommendations. Background- what radiation is. Radiation is actually a form of energy

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Radiation: How to address the confusion

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  1. Radiation: How to address the confusion Jill Anderson Washington Internships for Students of Engineering & The American Nuclear Society

  2. Summary • Background • Conflicts and Concerns • Policy Recommendations

  3. Background- what radiation is • Radiation is actually a form of energy • Measuring radiation dose: the Sievert • Where does radiation come from?

  4. Background:where radiation comes from Sources of Radiation Exposure in the United States NCRP, 1987

  5. Background:how we use radiation • Uses of Radiation • Medical- x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, brachiotherapy. • Academic- carbon dating • Industry- nonstick cookware, wrinkle resistant fabric

  6. Background :how we use radiation • Uses • Food Irradiation- kills bacteria and prolongs shelf life • Security and safety- smoke detectors • Energy- nuclear power generates over 20% of our electricity

  7. Background: government • Regulations • NRC- commercial • EPA- soil, air water • Current Policy • S. 1042, medical safety • H.R. 3228, NRC regulations

  8. Conflicts and Concerns:what they are • Nuclear Power Plants • Radiation emissions • TMI and Chernobyl • Terrorism • Legitimate Concerns

  9. Conflicts and Concerns:why • Public Perception • Dangers of an ill-informed public • Medical and food treatments • Unfounded terror

  10. How to Address the Confusion • Nuclear Power • Stringent regulations • Medical • Food

  11. How to Address the Confusion • Policy recommendations • Accuracy and adequacy of public education about radiation benefits and health risks through industry and regulatory involvement.

  12. Radiation: How to Address the Confusion Concluding remarks Questions and Comments

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