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>If nuclear didn't linger such a long time after the plants are decommissioned It is at least theoretically possible to eliminate nuclear waste. I'm confident
by lukeschlather 16y ago
>If nuclear didn't linger such a long time after the plants are decommissioned
It is at least theoretically possible to eliminate nuclear waste. I'm confident that with research into yet undiscovered reactor types we can reprocess and reuse the long-lived radioactive byproducts into byproducts with lifespans measured in centuries rather than millions of years.
- sorbus 16y agoOr we could throw it into the sun (yes, exploding rockets, I know. It's not an especially viable option, but it exists).
- rue 16y agoI'd wager you're correct to an extent, at least, but I'm not sure if it's still wise to spend the research on that rather than renewables – even allowing for the fact that there're scientists and facilities that can/want only help with the nuclear side, there's funding to be considered.