High-level waste is especially problematic. Decades of intertwined science, technology, and politics has brought us to the brink of designation of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, as the nation's primary nuclear waste repository. On the Web, check out the official Yucca Mountain Project Web site. Other agencies are involved as well - the Environmental Protection Agency , Sandia National Laboratories , the United States Geological Survey , and the National Academy of Sciences , to name only a few. Or, try a general links site from the Mining Co .
Asbestos is the name for a family of minerals which provide, primarily, fire-proof insulation.
The U.S. Government is a place to start. That issue came to a head with the finding by the U.S. Supreme Court that Lucas' right to develop his barrier island property was unfairly taken by the South Carolina Coastal Council and local courts. The link above connects to synopses of both the majority and minority opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the Oil and Gas Journal is a major source of industry information.