2007-02-28 02:57:04 · 4 answers · asked by Megan 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
"The safe storage and disposal of nuclear waste is a significant challenge. Because of potential harm from radiation, spent nuclear fuel must be stored in shielded basins of water (spent fuel pools), and usually subsequently in dry storage vaults or dry cask storage until its radioactivity decreases naturally ("decays") to levels safe enough for other processing. "
We store it in underground areas, and I think one of our biggest storage spaces is "Yucca Mountain". You should research that area a little and see if that helps you.
I answered your earlier question too I think :).
2007-02-28 03:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of it is sent to the Savannah River in South Carolina.
I think it is Barnwell. The state makes big money off of the
\disposal.
2007-02-28 05:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by over50 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-01 12:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by olddogwatchin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so far no suitable place has been found.
2007-02-28 13:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋