Question 35

(Essay)

If Yucca Mountain were to open tomorrow and started accepting nuclear waste, it would have a capacity for about 75,000 tons of high-level nuclear waste. The US has more than half that amount waiting for disposal, plus another 2,000 tons generated per year. What is the implication of this information in terms of radioactive waste disposal?

Answer

Although Yucca Mountain will answer our ...

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