radioactive waste

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Under the latest agreement, the government said the company must now halt all activities that produce radioactive waste within five years of its renewed operating licence.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Fourth-generation reactors—often small and modular—are designed for efficiency, affordability, minimal long-lived radioactive waste and inherent accident safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

They’re managing this thing, selling holdings that look shaky before they turn into radioactive waste.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

To address concerns about the safety of nuclear power and radioactive waste, Oregon lawmakers created the Nuclear and Thermal Energy Council.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

The government has yet to find a place to permanently store the soil it has scraped from the towns of Fukushima and until they do, the radioactive waste will continue to be a hazard.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland