Nuclear Waste Management

Nuclear waste management involves the safe handling, storage, and disposal of byproducts generated from nuclear fission in reactors. When uranium atoms split to generate energy, they produce radioactive materials that can remain hazardous for thousands of years. To manage this waste, it is stored in secure containers at nuclear plants, then often transported to specialized facilities for long-term storage, such as deep geological repositories. Effective management aims to protect human health and the environment by isolating this waste from people and nature until it is no longer dangerous.