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202018 minPGdoc-short

What Do We Do With Nuclear Waste?

202018 minPGdoc-short

Nuclear energy programs, once seen as a beacon of progress in the 1950s and 60s, now face scrutiny over safety and waste management following disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima.

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What Do We Do With Nuclear Waste?

2020• 18 minPG

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Nuclear energy programs, once seen as a beacon of progress in the 1950s and 60s, now face scrutiny over safety and waste management following disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima.

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Nuclear energy programs in the United States during the 1950s and 60s were marked by optimism for a sustainable future. However, the catastrophic events at Chernobyl in 1986 and Fukushima in 2011 raised significant concerns about the safety of nuclear power. "What Do We Do With Nuclear Waste?" examines the ongoing debate surrounding nuclear energy's role in the industrial economy, evaluating the benefits against the risks of nuclear waste and potential accidents. The film highlights how these historical incidents influence current policies and public perceptions of nuclear energy.

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