Nuclear power is back in the spotlight as countries look for reliable, low-carbon energy sources - but the question of what to do with radioactive waste still looms large.

In this episode, we explore three practical, science-backed approaches to managing nuclear waste around the world. We begin in Finland, where engineers are preparing to open the world’s first deep geological repository, a facility designed to keep spent fuel isolated for 100,000 years. Then we look at how the U.S. is funding a new wave of companies aiming to make nuclear waste treatment safer, faster, and more affordable. Finally, we head to Australia, where researchers at CSIRO are turning radioactive byproducts into a durable ceramic that could offer a long-term storage solution.

Together, these stories show how science, engineering, and public policy are converging to tackle one of nuclear energy’s most persistent challenges.

🔗 Read the full stories at climatesolutions.news/tag/nuclear-waste

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