The operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and activities using radioisotopes in science, industry and medicine generate radioactive waste. Such waste needs to be managed in a way that keeps people and the environment safe over long periods of time.
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Radioactive waste and spent fuel management
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Radioactive Waste - The Journey to Disposal
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Management of Disused Radioactive Sources: IAEA Safety and Security Guidance
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Cooperation for Safe Management of Uranium Mining
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Decommissioning - Restoring Former Nuclear Sites
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IAEA Launches First School of Drafting Regulations on Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning Safety
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