16 July 2008: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has embarked on a multi-year study to conduct a comparative analysis of storage of nuclear waste and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The project will examine the advantages and drawbacks of both approaches to dealing with the by-products of power generation.
The study will examine various […]
16 July 2008: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has embarked on a
multi-year study to conduct a comparative analysis of storage of nuclear waste
and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The project will examine the advantages and drawbacks
of both approaches to dealing with the by-products of power generation. The
study will examine various aspects of the geological storage of both nuclear
waste and CO2, including characteristics, requirements, transport and their
physical storage. The research will also look at the environmental impact of
storing the two waste products underground, the transport options available for
both, and the potential hazards to human health. The study is also expected to identify
lessons that the two storage options can garner from one another. [IAEA News Release]