Radioactive Waste Management

Radioactive waste is a small part of all waste. It is a by-product of the millions of medical procedures performed annually, the industrial and agricultural applications that use radiation, and the nuclear reactors that generate about 10% of the world's electricity. In this animation, we explain how radioactive waste is managed to protect people and the environment from radiation now and in the future.

Source: IAEA

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