Liquid-fueled molten-salt reactors, another new type, could increase waste volume too. In these designs, fuel and coolant are ...

Radioactive waste arises fromdiverse sources, including the operation of nuclear power plants, nuclear fuelcycle facilities, and the application of radionuclides in research, healthcare,accelerators, ...

Geological disposal, optimized materials and greater use of digital tools to enhance communication with stakeholders are among the innovations the nuclear industry is developing to address outstanding ...

Countries around the world are continually looking for ways to minimize their reliance on dirty energy sources such as coal, oil, and gas while still providing their citizens with all they need.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed an act that stipulates the construction of interim storage facilities for high-level radioactive waste by 2050 and permanent disposal facilities by 2060. The ...

The debate is between those who see a path to making nuclear waste clean again and those who advocate a more cautious approach. An ancient Greek saying warns us that "there is no such thing as a free ...

Some European Union (EU) nations may have to speed up their radioactive waste management programs after a new policy directive was adopted in Brussels. Some European Union (EU) nations may have to ...

The recent unearthing of bacteria capable of surviving in nuclear waste is a groundbreaking development with the potential to transform radioactive waste management. The existence of these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chornobyl nuclear power plant is slowly but surely moving towards a safer future. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. This report assesses the impact of lack of access to LLRW disposal facilities and the ...

Experts Oliver Lareynie and Delphine Pellegrini, who led the workshop on radioactive waste wanagement, and senior KNRA officials Erick Ngotho (right) and Michale Atogo. [Courtesy] As climate change ...