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Why geological disposal is necessary
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A short new online documentary from the BBC describes why radioactive waste exists in the UK, how it’s being dealt with and the role of nuclear power in the context of global climate change.
RWM Annual Review 2020-2021
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A year of progress towards delivering a Geological Disposal Facility for UK higher-activity radioactive waste.
RWM looking at GDF in Lincolnshire
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GDF process requires community consent
The Working Group in Allerdale, Cumbria, will now begin local discussions about the potential for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
The formation of a Working Group in Copeland is a first step towards safely disposing of higher-activity radioactive waste
First seal of success for borehole project
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Cutting-edge engineering system passes its first major test, sealing a deep borehole in one of the rock types that could host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)
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