Radioactive Waste Management
Radioactive waste makes up a small portion of all waste. It is the by-product of millions of medical procedures each year, industrial and agricultural applications that use radiation and nuclear reactors that generate around 10 % of global electricity. This animation explains how radioactive waste is managed to protect people and the environment from radiation now and in the future.
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Radioactive waste and spent fuel management
Nuclear safety and security
Radiation protection
Radiation and quality assurance
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Environment
Waste Technology Section
Waste and Environmental Safety Section
Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology
Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
Department of Nuclear Energy
Environment