Explore the subterranean realm of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), delving more than 2000 feet into an ancient salt formation, where meticulously crafted panels serve as the exclusive repository for transuranic waste disposal. Intricate Processes and Precision:...
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DOE Seeks Volunteers for New Nuclear Waste Storage Program
The DOE is using a consent-based approach to find sites to store spent nuclear fuel. Communities can participate in a process with various steps and phases to determine whether hosting a spent fuel spot is viable for them. The DOE is not currently taking any volunteer...
Controversial Decision: Japan Releases Fukushima Nuclear Water Into the Sea!
Japan has begun releasing contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea through an underwater tunnel. The plan to release the water has caused controversy and was carried out secretly due to protests from neighboring countries, including China and...