Visualizing All the Nuclear Waste in the World

How unsafe is nuclear waste storage?
January 24, 2024

From Visual Capitalist - Decarbonization

The following content is sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council

 

Visualizing All the Nuclear Waste in the World

Nuclear power is among the safest and cleanest sources of electricity, making it a critical part of the clean energy transition.

However, nuclear waste, an inevitable byproduct, is often misunderstood.

In collaboration with the National Public Utilities Council, this graphic shows the volume of all existing nuclear waste, categorized by its level of hazardousness and disposal requirements, based on data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Storage and Disposal

Nuclear provides about 10% of global electricity

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