I have blogged before about the Saudi Arabian quest for nuclear power. Major suppliers of nuclear technology are competing to supply Saudi Arabia with nuclear power reactors. However, there are concerns that Saudi Arabia might turn nuclear technology towards the development of nuclear weapons. This is a major impediment to the export of U.S. nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
Ambient office = 106 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 128 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 130 nanosieverts per hour
There are a variety of problems involving nuclear power and water. One big issue is the fact that bodies of water are becoming too hot in some cases to be used to cool nearby nuclear reactors. Another problem is simply falling levels of water that are needed for cooling. Major hurricanes that might damage nuclear power plants are a third concern.
Ambient office = 86 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 150 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 151 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient office = 73 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 112 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 113 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient office = 101 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 128 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 128 nanosieverts per hour
