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I wonder that some think that there is difficulty in disposal of radioactive waste. Toxic waste is even more difficult. Radioactivity levels reduce by time but toxicity not. There is no difficulty in disposal of radioactive wastes except the unjustified concerns of the public that oppose radioactive waste disposal in their vicinity. Currently; there are well established methods; subject to strict local and international regulations; and approaches to deal with radioactive waste based on the waste form (solid, liquid. gaseous) and the radioactivity level (low, intermediate, high). Primarily; three methods are applied:
- delay and decay: to maintain waste in tanks for some periods of time to allow decay of radioactivity and then to be disposed of to environment.
- dilute and disperse: to dispose to environment (through dilution and dispersion) as ocean, sea, atmosphere, etc.
- contain and concentrate: This is used mainly for high level radioactive waste as spent fuel or the spent fuel reprocessing products; either in wet storage, dry storage, or incineration&containment in barrels, or vitrified waste.
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∙ 15y agoThe waste will emit radioactive particles that may harm people.
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∙ 13y agobecause they aren't recycling the plutonium from it.
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∙ 12y agoNuclear waste take's thousands of years to decay whilst still being radioactive.
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∙ 12y agoNuclear waste is a hazard because of the radiation it puts off. If a person or animal gets to close for too long they could have serious health problems
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∙ 13y agobecause if you eat it, you will die
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Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
One problem with using energy is that it produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear? Possibly.
Why are nuclear waste at times said to be a problem which is too complicated to solve?
Nuclear wastes are sometimes said to be a problem too difficult to solve because the waste stays radioactive for so long. The only thing that gets rid of nuclear waste is time.
What is the name of the Defunct nuclear waste storage site in Nevada?
It is the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
What is concentrate and contain method?
its a method use in nuclear waste management where the waste is concentrated and then isolated. this method also use for non nuclear waste management.
What is the largest problem with nuclear power?
Under present world financial conditions I would say that the very high costs of building nuclear plants is a big problem. In the long term, dealing with the radioactive waste and decommissioning the plants safely.
Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
Is nuclear waste a problem with solar energy?
No, it is not.
Is waste disposal a problem of nuclear energy?
Yes, but it is a manageable problem
Which is not a problem associated with the increase of nuclear energy?
Three problems associated with nuclear waste
Major drawback to the use of nuclear power?
A major drawback to the use of nuclear power is that it produces radioactive waste. This waste can pollute water sources and kill organisms.
Why are nuclear waste sometimes said to be a problem too difficult to solve?
Nuclear wastes are sometimes said to be a problem too difficult to solve because the waste stays radioactive for so long. The only thing that gets rid of nuclear waste is time.
How is nuclear waste a problem in New York state?
Disposing it.
What is a problem using nuclear causes?
There are arguments about where to store waste.
Is not a problem associated with the increased use of nuclear energy?
Three problems associated with nuclear waste
What waste problems of nuclear power plants is NOT a problem with a coal burning power plant?
fear of the waste.
What is one of the main concerns with nuclear power?
The amount of radioactive waste it produces. And the problem of disposing of that waste.
