Because this material could potentially be sold on the black market and used for illegal weapons manufacturing.
Yes, but it is a manageable problem
It's highly radioactive.
It might, if we eventually manage to harness nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is fraught with problems, especially the disposal of nuclear waste.
Disposal of depleted nuclear fuels its self a pollution problem.
Disposal of depleted nuclear fuels its self a pollution problem.
Waste disposal of nuclear materials is a serious problem because these materials remain radioactive for thousands of years, posing significant health and environmental risks if not properly stored. Improper disposal can lead to contamination of soil, water, and air, threatening ecosystems and human health. Safely managing and storing nuclear waste is essential to prevent long-term consequences.
ANY vehicle would benefit from nuclear energy; no refuelling. Years later however, there would be a nuclear waste disposal problem. Play now, pay later.
A major problem is disposal of the radioactive waste materials. The stuff takes centuries to decay to a safe level, and until it does you have to find a safe place to hide it...and nobody wants you to hide it in their state.
One of the unsolved problems of nuclear energy is the issue of long-term storage and disposal of radioactive waste. Finding a safe and sustainable solution for the disposal of nuclear waste, which remains hazardous for thousands of years, is a major challenge facing the nuclear energy industry.
There are arguments about where to store the waste. (APEX)
There are arguments about where to store waste.
The challenge of making nuclear power safer doesn't end after the power has been generated. Nuclear fuel remains dangerously radioactive for thousands of years after it is no longer useful in a commercial reactor. The resulting waste disposal problem has become a major challenge for policymakers.