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Where do people put all the nuclear waste?

Nuclear waste is typically stored in secure facilities called nuclear waste repositories. These repositories are specially designed to safely contain and isolate the radioactive waste from the environment for long periods of time.


What is the chemistry in the disposal of nuclear waste?

The disposal of nuclear waste typically involves encapsulating the waste in materials like glass or ceramic to prevent the release of radioactive materials. This process is aimed at minimizing the long-term impact of radioactive waste on the environment and human health. Specialized facilities, such as deep geological repositories, are used for the final disposal of nuclear waste.


How nuclear fusion and nuclear fission differ in terms of environmental hazards?

Nuclear fission involves splitting heavy atoms like uranium, generating radioactive waste that needs careful disposal. This waste poses long-term environmental hazards due to its radioactivity and potential for leakage. On the other hand, nuclear fusion involves combining light atoms like hydrogen, producing minimal radioactive waste that does not have long-term environmental impacts.


Is nuclear waste a natural resource?

Nuclear waste is not considered a natural resource; rather, it is a byproduct of nuclear reactions, primarily from nuclear power generation and the use of radioactive materials. It consists of spent fuel and other materials that have become radioactive and require careful handling and long-term management due to their potential environmental and health risks. While some argue that certain components of nuclear waste could be recycled or reused, the waste itself is fundamentally hazardous rather than a resource.


Why is nuclear fission bad?

It is not bad to generate electricity using nuclear power. However, there are concerns some people have with nuclear power, in particular with the side effects of it. In the process of generating electricity nuclear fuel is used up and left as what is called nuclear waste. This waste is very radioactive and a danger to living things for upwards of 10000 years. This waste must be stored, and debates about where and how it should be stored can lead people to consider nuclear power to be a "bad" method of generating electricity.

Related Questions

Is nuclear harmful to people?

I'm pretty sure nuclear has a bad affect on humans. It really depends on what you mean by Nuclear. If you mean Nuclear Energy, no. It is vital. If you mean Nuclear Waste, yes. It is deadly. If you mean the Nucleus of an atom. It is part you you.


Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?

nuclear waste is worst


Does radioactive waste kill you if you drink it?

Well radioactive waste is made of deadly chemicals that involve uraniam.uraniam is a deadly chemical used for making nuclear bombs also some uranium's burn if in touch with any parts of your body if you drink radioactive waste you will instantly die of either burn your organs or toxic chemicals can suffocate you from the inside.


What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?

nuclear waste


Is there nuclear waste in space?

Yes, there is nuclear waste in space.


What are the causes of nuclear and toxic waste?

nuclear waste is a by product of nuclear power plants, or in the creation of nuclear weapons.


What does nuclear waste contain?

nuclear waste contains about 90 % of nuclear fuel but it is much harmful then nuclear itself.


What is nuclear energy mostly used for?

To make deadly Nuclear bomb


What does France do with nuclear waste?

Because you can reuse 17% of nuclear waste and use it as if it was new.


World of Warcraft is deadly?

Its deadly? If anything its addicting and a complete waste of time but calling it deadly makes no sense.


How is holding nuclear waste good for the coomunity?

The government and companies will pay states and cities money for using their land for storage of nuclear waste. Nuclear waste can be dangerous, but when stored safely it is no danger. Nuclear waste is produced by nuclear power plants, which produce large amounts of cheap electricity.


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.