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Is this the ultimate solution to permanently storing long-lived nuclear waste?

Renewed interest in deep geological repositories is reviving an old debate

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Jan 23, 2025
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Deep geological repositories (DGRs) are underground facilities constructed at depths ranging from around 200 to 1,000 meters to securely store different types of hazardous and radioactive waste. These repositories use multiple protective barriers to prevent the release of radioactivity, ensuring the material can be stored safely for an indefinite amount…

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