Underground or overground? Geological disposal of radioactive waste, Part 2
Episode 28
In the second of our double bill, Professor Neil Chapman explains the risks which need to be taken into account when disposing of nuclear waste, from tsunamis to shearing, and how much they affect the UK. Since the Fukushima disaster, nuclear safety has again been in the public eye. Is there a future for nuclear power, and is it possible for us to dispose of nuclear waste safely?