Most of the conversations that I have about nuclear energy, leads to the same question: “- but what about the waste? -What waste? -Well, you know, it remains highly hazardous for a long time and…” Let me tell you 3 facts about nuclear spent fuel: 1️⃣ A nuclear power plant, supplying energy to a large city with millions of residents, consumes less than half a liter of uranium daily, resulting in less than half a liter of spent fuel produced each day. AND: About ~95% of this waste can be recycled, like France currently does. 2️⃣ No human has ever been harmed by nuclear waste. Contrary to common perception, spent nuclear fuel is in solid form, securely packaged in high-level waste containers (ultra-strong containers) designed to withstand extreme conditions and provide secure long-term storage for radioactive materials. Also, we have precise knowledge of its location and composition. 3️⃣ After ~300 years, the harmful radiation diminishes. Therefore, we store it in deep geological repositories. Finland's repository, Onkalo, is a notable example, with negligible environmental impact. The 'waste problem' doesn't even require a solution; it's not a problem at all. And remember: Are you actively advocating for saving the planet? Excellent idea! Construct more nuclear power plants. The more, the faster, the better. This isn't an opinion; it's science. – at Hunters Creek Village, TX

What better way to wrap up #NuclearScienceWeek than with a 60-hour workweek? 😅 Exhausted but grateful to be supporting refueling outage activities! These outages come around roughly every 18 months & I’m proud to play a small part in keeping nuclear energy safe & reliable

SIX Westinghouse AP1000 reactors?! The Nuclear Company just announced Prosperity One, a proposed 6.6 GW nuclear campus in Kentucky! This could become the largest nuclear power site in the U.S. and now THAT is the kind of nuclear ambition I love to see! 🇺🇸⚛️

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Between working full-time, midterms for my master’s in Nuclear Engineering, refueling outage season & radiation detection labs… I’m starting to question how much coffee is too much coffee… (Texas-sized mug for reference ☕) But still loving nuclear energy every day! ⚛️

AP1000 🤝 APR1400

OMG! I just received my first Challenge Coin! Such a cool surprise from the Westinghouse Nuclear Security team 🥹⚛️ I’ll admit, I didn’t even know what Challenge Coins were until today, so honored!!

You can read nuclear misinformation on one screen & fact-check it on the other with the new iPhone Duo