Germany Narrows Search for Nuclear Waste Storage Sites
The Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal has reduced the potential sites for nuclear waste storage to 44% of Germany's territory.
- The search process began four years ago, with 54% of Germany initially considered for potential nuclear waste storage sites.
- Recent assessments have deemed certain regions in northern Bavaria, eastern Brandenburg, and parts of Baden-Württemberg as unsuitable.
- The aim is to find a site for 27,000 cubic meters of high-level radioactive waste accumulated over 60 years of nuclear energy use.
- The final decision on site selection is expected by 2050, with ongoing evaluations to further narrow down the options.
- The process faces pressure to accelerate, though experts warn that rushing could compromise scientific integrity.
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