The safe disposal
of radioactive waste is not only a
complex scientific and engineering
problem, but also a difficult social
and political issue.
People are understandably
concerned about the safety of a proposed
repository at Yucca Mountain.
The links under Related Content provide
information on radiation and how a
repository at Yucca Mountain will
protect people and the environment
by isolating radioactive waste for
tens of thousands of years.
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