[Reynoldo]

I always thought that the biggest long term problem with nuclear power was how to store/handle/protect the spent radioactive fuel.

[Reynoldo]

…..for centuries

[SauronOfMordor]

>> I always thought that the biggest long term problem with nuclear power was how to store/handle/protect the spent radioactive fuel.<<

That’s because Jimmy Carter prohibited recycling spent rods into new fuel. The French have been doing it without issues.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/jimmy-carter-killed-technology-50-004249906.html

[1756-L85E]

Had the breeder reactor been commercialized, it would have cut the waste to a fraction of what light water reactors (which were chosen on Rickovers advice)produce. Also, Jimmah banned the re-processing of fuel rods due to proliferation concerns. As far as I know, the ban is still in effect.

Good article, but it is assumes that the intentions of the agencies regulating nuclear power are good. TPTB are using energy policy as a political weapon.

[NorthMountain]

I always thought that the biggest long term problem with nuclear power was how to store/handle/protect the spent radioactive fuel.

That's what certain people want you to think. The same people who also hate coal, oil, natural gas, and the human species ...