The operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and activities using radioisotopes in science, industry and medicine generate radioactive waste. Such waste needs to be managed in a way that keeps people and the environment safe over long periods of time.
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Radioactive waste and spent fuel management
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Radioactive Waste - The Journey to Disposal
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European Countries Manage Legacy Waste, with IAEA Support
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68th IAEA General Conference: Technical Cooperation Side Events and Meetings
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What is Uranium?
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Verifying Spent Nuclear Fuel in Deep Geological Repositories
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