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nuclear waste

As is the case with all industries, nuclear power generation produces waste including radioactive waste which has to be managed with the greatest care.

what exactly is nuclear waste ?

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national radioactive waste inventory

As at 31 December 2004, the relative proportion of radioactive waste produced per sector of the economy stood as follows :



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