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Nuclear’s Revival Has Reopened an Old Problem: Where the Waste Goes
Key Takeaways
- U.S. nuclear reactors produce about 2,000 metric tons of high-level waste each year.
- Spent fuel is still largely stored onsite because no permanent U.S. disposal system is operating.
- Finland’s repository progress shows long-term waste solutions are difficult but achievable.
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DT Editorial Team··via technologyreview.com
