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Is that figure correct, 22,000 m3? That's just a cube 28m on a side, maybe the same size as a small apartment block. Just dump it into a subduction zone

• endymi0n 7y ago
  Nice idea, but refuted already: https://www.nwmo.ca/~/media/Site/Reports/2015/11/11/06/32/1287_baird-submissiononthetopic_cho.ashx https://www.nwmo.ca/~/media/Site/Reports/2015/11/11/06/32/12...
  • Roverlord 7y ago
    It doesn't read like a refutation, more an endorsement of subductive disposal, but with recognition that it's not presently legal, but that maybe there's a loophole in Vancouver.
  • jacknews 7y ago
    Am I skimming this too quickly, or does it actually say sub-seabed/subduction sequestration is one of the few options that actually works - it's just not currently possible because of international "dumping at sea" treaties? With such a small volume I think 'do nothing' is fine at the moment until we can find an economical use for it (fast breeder, traveling-wave etc, etc), or agree the best way to dispose of it - 20,000-year managed repositories don't seem viable to me.