Radioactive Waste in Perspective
Large volumes of hazardous wastes are produced each year, however only a small proportion
of them are radioactive. While disposal options for hazardous wastes are generally
well established, some types of hazardous waste face issues similar to those for radioactive
waste and also require long-term disposal arrangements. The objective of this NEA
study is to put the management of radioactive waste into perspective, firstly by contrasting
features of radioactive and hazardous wastes, together with their management policies
and strategies, and secondly by examining the specific case of the wastes resulting
from carbon capture and storage of fossil fuels. The study seeks to give policy makers
and interested stakeholders a broad overview of the similarities and differences between
radioactive and hazardous wastes and their management strategies.
Published on September 10, 2010Also available in: French
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