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Easterncedar

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6. I was hoping you would chime in, NNadir

Reply to NNadir (Reply #4)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:42 AM

23 hrs ago

But is there nothing to be concerned about with contaminated materials that aren't spent fuel? Isn't that a lot of the bulk material that we are sending to be buried?

I confess my ignorance and acknowledge your frustration. I am trying to open my mind.

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Help, please, from the scientists here. About the problem of nuclear waste [View all] Easterncedar Yesterday OP

Nuclear is one of the safest forms of power by far - always keep that in mind... Layzeebeaver Yesterday #1

Thank you. That's very helpful Easterncedar Yesterday #3

Good question CommonHumanity Yesterday #2

There is no such thing as "nuclear waste" in my view. NNadir Yesterday #4

I was hoping you would chime in, NNadir Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #6

Sending it for burial is a popular but bad idea. NNadir 22 hrs ago #8

High-level waste is at the same time less and more of a problem than it's made out to be OKIsItJustMe 23 hrs ago #5

And why may I ask, is storing used nuclear fuel where it is " unacceptable?" NNadir 22 hrs ago #7

Consensus requires more than science. thought crime 19 hrs ago #9

Thanks for this, too. Easterncedar 18 hrs ago #10