Partially spent nuclear fuel, which some call "waste", can be reprocessed. Moreover, the use of Thorium (LFTR) reactors allows partially spent uranium fuel to b

Partially spent nuclear fuel, which some call "waste", can be reprocessed. Moreover, the use of Thorium (LFTR) reactors allows partially spent uranium fuel to be fully used. Unfortunately, LFTR reactors were abandoned in the US because they don't produce plutonium, something the Department of Defense was keen to produce in quantity. For peaceful use -- like charging electric cars -- LFTRs are a much better option.