gov.uk:
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Third and final shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany
As previously announced, the UK will be returning high level waste (HLW) in the form of vitrified residues to Germany.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/third-and-final-shipment-of-vitrified-waste-from-the-uk-to-germany
24.3.2026
And by 2070 or so, we'll know where in Germany all that stuff is being dumped. But nuclear power...
#Atomkraft #Atommüll #Brokdorf #Endlagerung #HLW #Kernenergie #NTS #NuclearWaste #reprocessing #Sellafield #Zwischenlager
Third and final shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany
As previously announced, the UK will be returning high level waste (HLW) in the form of vitrified residues to Germany.
The weakest link: Australia’s submarine hopes depend on the UK, but Britannia no longer rules the waves
If the US is unable to provide Virginia-class submarines and the UK’s timeline to build the Aukus class falters, Australia could be left with nothing
".. having nuclear submarines since 1963, the UK still has no permanent storage for the high-level nuclear waste .. . .. Australian gov. promised to outline a process for identifying a waste site “within the next 12 months” more than three years ago. .. still no site, nor any process."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/the-weakest-link-australias-submarine-hopes-depend-on-the-uk-but-britannia-no-longer-rules-the-waves
#Australia #Australien #AtomUBoot #Atommüll #BAESystems #England #GreatBritain #NuclearWaste #RollsRoyce #SMR #submarine #UK
The weakest link: Australia’s submarine hopes depend on the UK, but Britannia no longer rules the waves
If the US is unable to provide Virginia-class submarines and the UK’s timeline to build the Aukus class falters, Australia could be left with nothing
#TheGuardian:
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The weakest link: Australia’s submarine hopes depend on the UK, but Britannia no longer rules the waves
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".. the UK’s National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority has rated the Rolls-Royce-led project to build nuclear reactor cores for Britain’s new submarines as “unachievable” .."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/the-weakest-link-australias-submarine-hopes-depend-on-the-uk-but-britannia-no-longer-rules-the-waves
20.3.2026
#AtomUBoot #Aukus #Australia #Australien #England #BAESystems #GreatBritain #NuclearWaste #RollsRoyce #SMR #submarine #UK
The weakest link: Australia’s submarine hopes depend on the UK, but Britannia no longer rules the waves
If the US is unable to provide Virginia-class submarines and the UK’s timeline to build the Aukus class falters, Australia could be left with nothing
Environmental and ecological impact of radioactive waste disposal
The disposal of radioactive waste presents a significant environmental challenge, particularly concerning long-term contamination of ecosystems. This study investigates the impact of radioactive waste disposal on soil, water, and biodiversity, focusing on both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Radioactive isotopes can persist in the environment for decades, causing severe contamination and bioaccumulation in various species. Case studies of nuclear accidents, such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, provide insight into the long-lasting effects of radioactive materials on ecosystems, including soil degradation, groundwater contamination, and loss of biodiversity. This research examines the biological and ecological pathways through which radioactive contaminants spread and affect living organisms, with particular attention to food chain disruptions and genetic mutations in flora and fauna. Furthermore, the study explores advancements in waste containment, including geological repositories and waste vitrification, to mitigate these risks. The paper also evaluates the efficacy of remediation efforts in contaminated areas and presents policy recommendations for enhancing radioactive waste management. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the environmental risks associated with radioactive waste disposal and propose strategies for minimizing ecological harm and promoting long-term ecosystem recovery.
#Futura:
".. NASA team stumbled upon a long-lost American military base buried deep beneath Greenland’s ice. Hidden for more than sixty years, its remains were rediscovered thanks to an experimental airborne radar .."
".. all its buried chemical, biological, and radioactive waste could resurface .."
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/what-nasa-found-beneath-greenland-is-already-raising-alarm_22884/
15.3.2026
#AKW #Atomkraft #Atommüll #CampCentury #ClimatChange #Greenland #Grönland #Klmakrise #Klimaandel #PM2A #ProjectIceworm #NASA #NuclearWaste #NPP #Radar #USA
What NASA found beneath Greenland is already raising alarm - Futura-Sciences
Back in 1959, the U.S. Army built a secret base under Greenland’s ice sheet. Officially presented as a scientific research project, Camp Century was in reality a Cold War initiative meant to position American nuclear missiles closer to Soviet territory. Up to six hundred warheads were planned to sit in...
abc.net.au:
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Cracks appear in Runit Dome amid sea level rise in Marshall Islands
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"But 50 years on, the dome is showing signs of deterioration.
Cracks line its outer shell, while groundwater flows beneath the structure, allowing contaminated waste to wash into the surrounding lagoon."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-15/cracks-appear-in-runit-dome-amid-sea-level-rise/106423684
14.3.2026
#Atommüll #ClimatChange #Enewetak #Klimakrise #Klimawandel #MarshallIslands #Meeresspiegelanstieg #NuclearWaste #Pacific #Pazifik #RunitDome #SeaLevelRise #USA #Veteran
Cracks appear in Pacific nuclear tomb as sea levels rise
Cracks have appeared in a concrete dome holding 120,000 tonnes of contaminated soil and debris from Cold War-era nuclear bomb tests.
#JusttheNews:
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GAO says DOE unable to 'fully analyze' why cost increases, delays occur with nuclear waste cleanup
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".. incomplete documentation and inconsistent cost information are making it harder for officials to oversee some of the federal government’s largest nuclear waste cleanup efforts, even as the projected price tag for the work exceeds half a trillion dollars."
https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/gao-doe-unable-fully-analyze-why-cost-increases-and-delays-occur
12.3.2026
#Atomkraft #Atommüll #DOE #GAO #Kernenergie #NuclearCleanup #NuclearWaste #USA
GAO says DOE unable to 'fully analyze' why cost increases, delays occur with nuclear waste cleanup
The report found that the cleanup office “struggles to maintain complete documentation and reconcile data discrepancies,” noting that key project documents are “not consistently accessible for headquarters review in DOE’s project management database.”
The government met with residents of Chichijima, an island in the Ogasawara chain, to explain the possibility of using another island in the chain as a disposal site for highly radioactive waste.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/15/japan/nuclear-waste-meeting-minamitorishima/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #minamitorishima #nuclearwaste #nuclearenergy #ogasawaraislands
Japan government briefs Ogasawara islanders on nuclear waste plan
This was the first such briefing session related to the possible choice of Minamitorishima island as a final disposal site.
#NDR:
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Atommülllager Asse: Beginn der Bergung wieder offen
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"Der bisher geplante Rückholbeginn ab dem Jahr 2033 sei damit eigentlich nicht mehr zu halten, erklärte eine Sprecherin der Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE)."
https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/atommuelllager-asse-beginn-der-bergung-wieder-offen,asse-148.html
13.3.2026
#Asse #Atomkraft #Atommüll #Bergwerk #BGE #Endlager #Kernenergie #NuclearWaste #Rückholung #Salz #Salzbergwerk #Salzstock
Atommülllager Asse: Beginn der Bergung wieder offen
Der immer wieder angekündigte Rückholplan für den Atommüll aus der Asse wird erst einmal doch nicht kommen. Er sei auf unbestimmte Zeit verschoben. Das erklärte eine Sprecherin der Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE).
RTN
The Japan Times