Nuclear waste, also known as radioactive waste, is disposed of to not harm nature, anyone, and anything because it is harmful. Electricity industries produce waste and therefore must be disposed of to safeguard the health of humans and lessen the impact of the environment. However, there are problems that come with the disposal of this waste and the importance of knowing these can benefit the environment and yourself. However, there are some solutions in the works as well.
Nuclear reactors make waste, but what exactly entails that waste? Other than it causing a rise in getting cancers and other horrifying health concerns, “[n]uclear waste is the material that nuclear fuel becomes after it is used in reactor” (whatisnuclear). For now, the waste is kept underwater for a few years because water is a good shield from preventing toxicity to anything and then it is shielded by concrete in large storage casks. There are other options for a final disposal like “deep geologic storage and recycling” (whatisnuclear).
