by Frank Barnaby
briefing | published December 1999 | summary | full document
Plutonium is radioactive by-product of nuclear reactors and one of the most toxic substances known. The nuclear industry argues that producing mixed-oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel would reduce plutonium stockpiles. It is unlikely to do so and instead would encourage the risk of nuclear terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons.
by Frank Barnaby
briefing | published November 1997 | summary | full document