Module 7 : Soil Pollution

Lecture 7 : Nuclear Waste Management

Launch it into Space

 

 

  • Near infinite storage space
  • Completely removes waste from biosphere
  • Technical risks and problems
  • Political entanglements

Conclusions

 

 

  • HLW is most dangerous byproduct of nuclear power.
  • Borosilicate glass most common storage.
  • Several venues being researched for the safe disposal of HLW.