Power/energy: Nuclear waste disposal: Where and how?: How to safely handle one of the most hazardous substances is an urgent problem shared by technologists and the public

摘要

Isolating nuclear wastes for thousands of years is a problem for today's technology. The most highly radioactive wastes are only in temporary storage. Many experts believe, however, that permanent disposal methods are within reach in the United States. What they are not so sure of is public confidence in any solution.