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The Race to Solve Nuclear Energy's Biggest Problem
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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.
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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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