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science20 hours ago•12 min saved

Finland’s markerless nuclear-waste vault aims to outlive civilizations

Finland is advancing Onkalo, a 430-meter-deep geological repository on Olkiluoto Island intended to contain spent nuclear fuel for about 100,000 years, using copper canisters, bentonite clay, and granite as barriers. The project’s provocative plan is to seal the tunnel and restore the surface, leaving no markers, based on the belief that any warning would draw attention rather than deter curiosity. While it is the furthest along such programs globally, it addresses only Finland’s spent fuel and does not resolve global waste or nuclear-power politics; emplacement of canisters is imminent but the marker decision remains decades away.

via Space Daily|

#deep-geological-disposal #finland #markers

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Finland’s Underground Nuclear Vault Targets Centuries of Containment

Finland is preparing to activate Onkalo, a 430‑meter‑deep underground repository carved into ancient bedrock to store about 6,500 tonnes of spent nuclear fuel. Projected to operate into the 2120s and then be sealed, it reflects a landmark approach to permanent domestic disposal—unmatched globally so far. While engineered to keep waste isolated for millennia, uncertainties remain, notably copper canister corrosion and how future generations will understand the hazard, prompting ideas like durable warnings through nuclear semiotics.

via Indian Defence Review|

#geological-disposal #long-term-safety #nuclear-waste

environment5 months ago•2 min saved

Officials' Nuclear Submarine Shutdown Decision Sparks Backlash

A planned nuclear submarine dismantling project at Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland has been halted due to safety concerns over radioactive waste management, with local officials opposing further disposal of radioactive parts without a safe storage solution, highlighting ongoing challenges and debates around nuclear waste safety and environmental impact.

via Yahoo|

#environment #nuclear-waste #radioactive-safety

energy8 months ago•3 min saved

Trump administration targets offshore wind permits amid industry concerns

Energy Secretary Chris Wright views offshore wind project halts as a temporary exception and emphasizes the need for permitting reform to accelerate infrastructure development, while also exploring nuclear waste management, climate science debates, and solar power growth as part of the US energy strategy.

via Axios|

#climate-science #energy #nuclear-waste

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Propose Using Nuclear Waste as a Future Fuel Source

Scientists propose using radioactive nuclear waste with advanced technology to produce tritium, a key fuel for nuclear fusion, potentially solving the tritium shortage and advancing clean energy efforts, though it requires significant investment and planning.

via Gizmodo|

#clean-energy #nuclear-fusion #nuclear-physics

science-and-environment10 months ago•2 min saved

Radioactive Wasps Discovered at U.S. Nuclear Site in South Carolina

A radioactive wasp nest was discovered at the Savannah River nuclear waste site in South Carolina, containing radiation levels over ten times the legal limit. The nest was safely disposed of, and no contamination was found in the surrounding area, though the origin of the radioactive waste remains unclear. The site, historically involved in nuclear weapons production, is now focused on environmental cleanup and research.

via The Guardian|

#department-of-energy #nuclear-waste #radioactive

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Radioactive Wasps Discovered at South Carolina Nuclear Site

Workers at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina discovered a wasp nest with radiation levels ten times above federal limits, likely contaminated by residual radioactive material from the site's historical nuclear weapons production. The nest was removed and disposed of as radioactive waste, with officials assuring no current leak or danger outside the facility. However, watchdog groups express concern over the lack of detailed information about the contamination source and potential risks.

via CBS News|

#contamination #nuclear-waste #radioactive

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered at South Carolina Nuclear Site

Workers at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, a former nuclear weapons manufacturing facility, discovered a wasp nest with radiation levels ten times above federal limits. The nest was removed and disposed of as radioactive waste, likely contaminated by residual site radioactivity. Officials assure there is no current leak or danger outside the facility, but watchdog groups call for more transparency about the contamination source and potential risks.

via ABC News|

#contamination #nuclear-waste #radioactive

environment10 months ago•5 min saved

Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant Nears Reopening After Historic Licensing Approval

Michigan is at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy renaissance with plans to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant, marking a historic move in the U.S. nuclear industry. The state is shifting towards nuclear power as a key component of its clean energy strategy amid the closure of coal plants and challenges faced by renewables. The restart involves significant federal and state support and could pave the way for small modular reactors, although concerns about nuclear waste and public safety remain.

via MLive.com|

#energy-transition #environment #michigan

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Coldwater Creek and Manhattan Project Waste Tied to Increased Childhood Cancer Risk

A Harvard-led study found that children living near Coldwater Creek in Missouri, contaminated by radioactive waste from Coldwater Creek, had a 44% higher risk of developing cancer later in life, highlighting long-term health risks from nuclear waste exposure and prompting calls for accountability and caution in nuclear projects.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer-risk #coldwater-creek #harvard-study

law11 months ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Approves Temporary Nuclear Waste Storage in Texas

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, upholding its license for a nuclear waste storage facility in Texas, and dismissed a legal challenge by Texas and oil interests on procedural grounds, leaving open the possibility of future disputes over the NRC's authority.

via Reuters|

#law #legal-challenge #nuclear-regulatory-commission

politics11 months ago•4 min saved

Senate and Trump Bill Expand Nuclear Radiation Victim Compensation

Senator Josh Hawley announced a significant expansion and reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) as part of the Senate's version of a large bill, which aims to provide compensation to individuals exposed to nuclear waste, including residents near nuclear sites and uranium mine workers, marking the largest expansion since 1990 and a step forward in supporting affected communities.

via ABC News|

#expansion #legislation #nuclear-waste

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Unveils Hidden Cold War Nuclear Base Beneath Greenland Ice

NASA's radar scans over Greenland have revealed Camp Century, a Cold War-era US military base buried under the ice. Originally part of Project Iceworm, the base was intended to house nuclear missiles but was abandoned in 1967. The site, now covered by ice, contains radioactive and chemical waste. With climate change causing ice melt, there are concerns about the potential release of these wastes, which could lead to political tensions between Denmark and the US.

via IFLScience|

#climate-change #cold-war #greenland

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Discovers Hidden Cold War Base Beneath Greenland's Ice

NASA researchers have rediscovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried under Greenland's ice sheet. Originally part of Project Iceworm, the base was intended to house nuclear missiles but was abandoned in 1967 due to unstable ice conditions. The site, now buried under 30 meters of ice, poses environmental risks due to leftover nuclear waste. The discovery was made using radar technology, revealing structures that align with historical maps of the base. Concerns are rising about potential exposure of the site due to climate change.

via LADbible|

#camp-century #cold-war #greenland

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

US Firm Achieves Record-Breaking Plasma Fusion Temperature for 24 Hours

Quantum Kinetics Corporation (QKC), a Washington-based firm, has set a new world record in nuclear fusion by achieving plasma temperatures of 392 million degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours using its patented modular reactor. This surpasses the previous record held by Korea's KSTAR. QKC's breakthrough, which involves processing radioactive wastewater, promises to revolutionize the nuclear industry by offering a safe and clean energy solution and potentially transforming nuclear waste management. The company aims to lead in applied quantum physics and commercial fusion deployment.

via Interesting Engineering|

#clean-energy #nuclear-fusion #nuclear-waste