French also reprocess. In fact, other countries pay them to reprocess their fuel. The US doesn't do this ostensibly due to proliferation risk [1] however, I am

French also reprocess. In fact, other countries pay them to reprocess their fuel. The US doesn't do this ostensibly due to proliferation risk [1] however, I am of the opinion that was due purely due to pressure from the coal lobby. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_reprocessing#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_reprocessing#History