Exploring Nuclear Waste Reprocessing Initiatives in the U.S.
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Summary
Researchers in the U.S. are exploring new techniques to reprocess radioactive nuclear waste, turning it from a liability into a resource. The Trump and Biden administrations are driving initiatives to repurpose nuclear waste on a commercial scale.
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In a suite of executive orders announced on 23 May, U.S. President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Department of Energy to create recommendations for domestic recycling of nuclear waste and identify opportunities.
A US $40 million funding boost is driving innovation in processing nuclear waste.
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