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The Race to Solve Nuclear Energy's Biggest Problem

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13 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Countries globally are expanding nuclear energy but face challenges in managing high-level radioactive waste. Deep geological repositories, like the Canadian NWMO site using bentonite clay and copper-coated steel containers, are leading long-term storage solutions despite political resistance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Nuclear waste storage technology is advancing with tested container materials and autonomous facility operations; you can explore partnerships in storage tech or reposition in clean energy where waste management creates market openings.

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