Scientist Affirms the U.S. Can Safely Handle Used Nuclear Fuel

Uranium (Nuclear Minerals) / Related Environmental Issues / Environmental Impact - Cases, Nuclear Wastes (Used Fuel)

Date posted: 09/02/14

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval of a new rule confirming its assessment that used nuclear fuel can be safely stored long-term above ground restores the confidence that was called into question and lets new nuclear builds and activities to go forward, writes scientist James Conca. He argues that closing the Department of Energy Yucca Mountain repository project in Nevada was a blow to the country confidence in our ability to handle our spent nuclear fuel.