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Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning in Sweden
Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning in Sweden
OECD/NEA: Sweden
OECD/NEA: Sweden
Geological Problems in Radioactive Waste Isolation Second Worldwide Review Part 1 Ch 1 - 9
Geological Problems in Radioactive Waste Isolation Second Worldwide Review Part 1 Ch 1 - 9
The first world wide review of the geological problems in radioactive waste isolation was published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 1991. This review was a compilation of reports that had been submitted to a workshop held in conjunction with the 28th International Geological Congress that took place July 9-19,1989 in Washington, D.C.
Strong Local Support for Final Repository
Strong Local Support for Final Repository
Local support in favor of a final repository for spent nuclear in one's own municipality has increased somewhat in both Oskarshamn and Östhammar. This is shown by the annual public opinion poll that was conducted by Synovate on behalf of SKB.
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Sweden
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Sweden
Summary of radioactive waste and management programs in Sweden, including national nuclear energy context; sources, types, and quantities of waste; radioactive waste management policies and programs; research and development; decommissioning and dismantling policies and projects; transport; authorities and implementing organizations; financing; and public information.
A Site is Selected
A Site is Selected
Web page from SKB's website (Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company), announcing that it has selected Forsmark, in the municipality of Östhammar, as the site for the final repository for Sweden's spent nuclear fuel.
Continuing Cooperation with Two Municipalities
Continuing Cooperation with Two Municipalities
Web page from SKB's website (Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company) discussing the ongoing cooperation between SKB and both Östhammar, where the repository is to be sited, and Oskarshamn, where the encapsulation plant is to be located.