Sweden's Bold Step in Nuclear Waste Management: A 100,000-Year Solution

Sweden's Bold Step in Nuclear Waste Management: A 100,000-Year Solution

Sweden's Bold Step in Nuclear Waste Management: A 100,000-Year Solution

Sweden has embarked on an innovative project to secure its spent nuclear fuel safely for the next 100,000 years. Near the Forsmark nuclear plant in Söderviken, a cutting-edge storage facility is being built 500 meters underground, leveraging the stability of ancient bedrock.

This state-of-the-art repository will house 12,000 tonnes of radioactive waste in 6,000 corrosion-resistant copper canisters, each five meters long. These capsules will be encased in protective clay and buried in a sprawling 60-kilometer tunnel system, ensuring unparalleled isolation and security.

Timeline and Investment:

Construction completion: 2080

Facility operation begins: Late 2030s

Estimated cost: 12 billion crowns ($1.08 billion)

This ambitious project highlights Sweden's commitment to sustainability and responsible nuclear energy use, setting a global benchmark for long-term waste management.

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