Is reprocessing safe?
The reprocessing of nuclear fuel is a hot topic right now. Proponents say that reprocessing decreases the amount of radioactivity in the waste, therefore, making the whole nuclear fuel process safer. Opponents say that nuclear fuel and nuclear power generation are too dangerous and harmful to the environment. Additionally, reprocessing creates plutonium, which can be used as fuel for a reactor—or can be used to make nuclear weapons. All experts agree that spent nuclear fuel can be dangerous and must be handled very carefully. Listed below are some general sites on nuclear power from various organizations.
