Nuclear Waste - Not in my back yard

[AntonL]

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110509p2a00m0na017000c.html

Japan, U.S. negotiating construction of nuclear waste facility in Mongolia

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the U.S. Department of Energy have secretly been advancing plans to construct the world's first international storage and disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Mongolia, it has been learned

Is this really the way to solve the problem, the only solution is that each country should be responsible for its own waste.

 

[Danuta]

Oh that's why anything in the media about Fukushima NPP and the ill effects of "radiation" is blocked. It's government money at risk in a government level money-making scheme. And the IAEA, what are they now, uranium mining consultants and salespeople?

 

[AntonL]

Finland will be storing their own waste.

a 71 minute film documenting "Onkalo"
Finland's world’s first permanent repository for nuclear waste
that must last 100,000 years as this is how long the waste remains hazardous

And Germany's depot for low level nuclear waste has problems
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14990661,00.html
and a longer article http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,577018,00.html

 

[Astronuc]

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110509p2a00m0na017000c.html

Japan, U.S. negotiating construction of nuclear waste facility in Mongolia

Is this really the way to solve the problem, the only solution is that each country should be responsible for its own waste.

Definitely. If not Nevada, the how about Wyoming?

 

[alphy]

I understand the concerns and challenges surrounding the issue of nuclear waste disposal. It is a complex and sensitive topic that requires careful consideration and planning. While the idea of an international storage and disposal facility may seem like a viable solution, there are several factors that need to be taken into account.

Firstly, the safety and security of such a facility must be the top priority. Any nuclear waste facility must adhere to strict regulations and protocols to ensure that it does not pose a threat to human health or the environment. This includes proper storage and containment measures to prevent leakage or accidents.

Secondly, the transportation of nuclear waste to an international facility can also pose risks. It is important to carefully consider the potential impact and consequences of transporting such hazardous material across borders. This could also lead to political and diplomatic challenges, as countries may not be willing to take on the responsibility of storing another country's nuclear waste.

Furthermore, the issue of accountability and responsibility must also be addressed. Each country should take responsibility for its own nuclear waste and have a plan in place for its safe disposal. It is not fair to burden another country with the responsibility of storing and disposing of nuclear waste that they did not produce.

In my opinion, the best solution to the problem of nuclear waste is for each country to develop its own long-term storage and disposal facilities. This would ensure that each country is accountable for its own waste and can properly manage and monitor it. Collaboration and sharing of technology and expertise can also be beneficial in finding more sustainable and efficient methods of nuclear waste disposal.

In conclusion, while the idea of an international nuclear waste facility may seem like a solution, there are many considerations and challenges that need to be addressed. The best approach is for each country to take responsibility for its own waste and work towards finding sustainable and safe methods of disposal.