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Offline bigjoemonger

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Amount of high level Nuclear Waste
« on: Dec 14, 2014, 05:49 »
I'm writing a paper basically advocating that we should build more Nuclear Power Plants to cover increasing energy demands and to replace outdated fossil fuel facilities. 

http://www.nei.org/Knowledge-Center/Nuclear-Statistics/On-Site-Storage-of-Nuclear-Waste

I'm reading this webpage and it says that the total amount of High-Level radiation waste for the US Nuclear Industry over the last 4 decades would cover a football field about 7 yards deep.

I'm wondering, is that considered a lot? Because the US is a big place with about 100 active Reactors and over 40 years it doesn't seem to me like 72,000 tons is a lot.  Especially considering Fossil Fuel Plants produce waste on the level of 100,00 tons or more every year.

Any input is appreciated.

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Re: Amount of high level Nuclear Waste
« Reply #1 on: Dec 14, 2014, 06:18 »
I'm wondering, is that considered a lot?
I have to ask, is that a lot of what?
A lot of waste?  Not really.
A lot of investment for a reprocessing industry? Yes.
A lot of problems in the current configuration? Maybe.
A lot of work for a skilled work force? Maybe.
A lot of material for politicians' speeches? Absolutely.

 


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