Lisa Frizzell
@lisafrizzell.bsky.social
Communications VP at Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization 🇨🇦. Board member at Scientists in School🔬. Thinks nuclear waste makes for great dinner party conversation⚛️. Easily distracted by cute dogs 🐶 . She/her.
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Momentum is building in NW Ontario!
As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers.
#nukesky 🔌💡
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As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers.
#nukesky 🔌💡
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Why this northwestern Ontario town wants to build hundreds of homes | CBC News
The Township of Ignace is gearing up to host the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, township spokesperson Jake Pastore said.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Momentum is building in NW Ontario!
As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers.
#nukesky 🔌💡
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As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers.
#nukesky 🔌💡
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The CEO of Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization met with business leaders in Thunder Bay, ON to talk about opportunities across the region as Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel moves forward. 📽️ Watch:
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VIDEO: Head of NWMO addressed local leaders
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September 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The CEO of Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization met with business leaders in Thunder Bay, ON to talk about opportunities across the region as Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel moves forward. 📽️ Watch:
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Nuclear Waste Management Organization is seeking input on a proposed siting approach for Canada’s 2nd deep geological repository. It will contain intermediate- & non-fuel high-level radioactive waste & maybe used fuel from new nuclear projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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NWMO begins preliminary siting work for second deep geological repository – ReNew Canada
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June 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Nuclear Waste Management Organization is seeking input on a proposed siting approach for Canada’s 2nd deep geological repository. It will contain intermediate- & non-fuel high-level radioactive waste & maybe used fuel from new nuclear projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️
#BetterTogether
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#BetterTogether
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo announce groundbreaking partnership to save nine Canadian species
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May 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️
#BetterTogether
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#BetterTogether
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Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & Ignace are on the world stage.
DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.”
He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.
DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.”
He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.
May 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & Ignace are on the world stage.
DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.”
He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.
DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.”
He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.
Great shout out from @iaeaorg.bsky.social about how Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization worked with communities to identify a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Worth a read! 👇
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Working Together to Find a Home for Spent Fuel | IAEA
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May 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Great shout out from @iaeaorg.bsky.social about how Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization worked with communities to identify a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Worth a read! 👇
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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With a site chosen for a repository, Canada’s plan for used #nuclear fuel is driving business opportunities. The latest? The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is looking for a firm to design a Centre of Expertise in Northwest Ontario. #Momentum
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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NWMO looking for Centre of Expertise designer
The 100,000-square-foot Centre of Expertise will be a prominent landmark in Ignace.
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May 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With a site chosen for a repository, Canada’s plan for used #nuclear fuel is driving business opportunities. The latest? The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is looking for a firm to design a Centre of Expertise in Northwest Ontario. #Momentum
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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"It's the next step in the process to permanently isolate and contain Canada's used nuclear fuel, and we've teamed up with five great companies to help us make it a reality." ~NWMO spokesperson Craig MacBride
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#NukeSky 💡💡
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#NukeSky 💡💡
Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste storage site moves forward as 5 vendors chosen | CBC News
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has chosen five vendors to design and plan Canada’s first deep geological repository — a multibillion-dollar project in northwestern Ontario that aims ...
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May 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"It's the next step in the process to permanently isolate and contain Canada's used nuclear fuel, and we've teamed up with five great companies to help us make it a reality." ~NWMO spokesperson Craig MacBride
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#NukeSky 💡💡
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#NukeSky 💡💡
The momentum continues on Canada's planned deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!
After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
nwmo.co/4j0d6sD
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization chooses vendors to design and plan Canada’s deep geological repository
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May 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The momentum continues on Canada's planned deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!
After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
nwmo.co/4j0d6sD
After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
nwmo.co/4j0d6sD
Good explainer from @wired.com on long-term plans globally to store used nuclear fuel in deep geological repositories.👇
Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
In March, Finland successfully completed the first test of its encapsulation plant, which, if finished, will become the world’s first permanent underground storage facility for radioactive waste. www.wired.com/story/finlan...
Finland Could Be the First Country in the World to Bury Nuclear Waste Permanently
In March, Finland successfully completed the first test of its encapsulation plant, which, if finished, will become the world’s first permanent underground storage facility for radioactive waste.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Good explainer from @wired.com on long-term plans globally to store used nuclear fuel in deep geological repositories.👇
Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
Calling all job hunters! Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization has fantastic roles available! Join an incredible team working on a fascinating project!
Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚
#Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡
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Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚
#Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡
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Current Vacancies | NWMO
Career opportunities at the NWMO are posted as they become available.
careers.nwmo.ca
April 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Calling all job hunters! Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization has fantastic roles available! Join an incredible team working on a fascinating project!
Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚
#Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡
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Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚
#Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡
careers.nwmo.ca/vacancies.ht...
Fabulous visit in Ignace, Ontario this week - my first since the community was chosen as a host for 🇨🇦’s deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. What a privilege to spend quality time in this gorgeous part of our country.
#NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability
#NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability
March 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fabulous visit in Ignace, Ontario this week - my first since the community was chosen as a host for 🇨🇦’s deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. What a privilege to spend quality time in this gorgeous part of our country.
#NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability
#NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability
February 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sweden has started construction on its deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!⚛️🙌
Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created.
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Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created.
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Sweden breaks ground for used fuel repository
Ground work has begun for the construction of a final repository for used nuclear fuel in Forsmark, in Östhammar municipality, radioactive waste management company Svensk Kärnbräns...
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January 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sweden has started construction on its deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!⚛️🙌
Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created.
world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created.
world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
Reposted by Lisa Frizzell
Nuclear waste travels in durable casks that are built to handle just about anything. These things get put through wild tests - they can take a direct hit from a speeding train and survive being dropped onto spikes from 30 feet up all without breaking.
#MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes
#MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes
January 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Nuclear waste travels in durable casks that are built to handle just about anything. These things get put through wild tests - they can take a direct hit from a speeding train and survive being dropped onto spikes from 30 feet up all without breaking.
#MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes
#MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes
“We continue to be both amazed and overwhelmed with the positive interest....this is truly the beginning of the future for our community.” ~Kim Baigrie, Mayor of Ignace, a host community for Canada's future deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. 👇
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Documentary crew from Japan visits Ignace
A Japanese documentary series is examining how Ignace came to be selected to host a nuclear waste repository project.
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December 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
“We continue to be both amazed and overwhelmed with the positive interest....this is truly the beginning of the future for our community.” ~Kim Baigrie, Mayor of Ignace, a host community for Canada's future deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. 👇
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ICYMI: Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization selected a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel -- a huge milestone in protecting our environment & supporting a sustainable future. 🌍🔋 www.innovatingcanada.ca/industry-and...
A Historic Step Forward: Canada’s Nuclear Waste Has a Home
The Powering Canada’s Future campaign highlights innovations in Canada’s energy industry and showcases the individuals, organizations, and companies powering Canada sustainably.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM
ICYMI: Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization selected a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel -- a huge milestone in protecting our environment & supporting a sustainable future. 🌍🔋 www.innovatingcanada.ca/industry-and...
There is international consensus deep geological repositories are the safest way to store used nuclear fuel for the very long term. In Canada we are doing just that, in a place with both a suitable rock formation and community support to move forward. #NukeSky 🔌💡
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Nuclear decision ‘a very good choice’ for Ignace
Township residents say a deep geological repository would be good for the local economy.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:58 PM
There is international consensus deep geological repositories are the safest way to store used nuclear fuel for the very long term. In Canada we are doing just that, in a place with both a suitable rock formation and community support to move forward. #NukeSky 🔌💡
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This week 🇨🇦’s NWMO made history, choosing a site for a deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. Multiple layers of protection, both engineered & natural, will ensure the used fuel is safely contained & isolated in the repository.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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2,600-foot deep tunnels, chambers to store Canada’s nuclear waste
Canada selects Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and Ignace to host its first deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
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November 30, 2024 at 5:22 PM
This week 🇨🇦’s NWMO made history, choosing a site for a deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. Multiple layers of protection, both engineered & natural, will ensure the used fuel is safely contained & isolated in the repository.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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It’s great to see support like this for the Township of Ignace, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & @NWMOCanada as preparation begins for the regulatory process for Canada’s used nuclear fuel repository: Northwest MPs support nuclear waste decision
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Northwest MPs support nuclear waste decision
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski says he would oppose a deep geological repository if he considered it unsafe.
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November 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM
It’s great to see support like this for the Township of Ignace, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & @NWMOCanada as preparation begins for the regulatory process for Canada’s used nuclear fuel repository: Northwest MPs support nuclear waste decision
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Canada's used nuclear fuel has a home.
Earlier today the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's President and CEO announced the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Earlier today the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's President and CEO announced the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel
YouTube video by NWMOCanada
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November 28, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Canada's used nuclear fuel has a home.
Earlier today the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's President and CEO announced the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
youtu.be/gto2CcnEqf0?...
Earlier today the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's President and CEO announced the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
youtu.be/gto2CcnEqf0?...
"Through a constructive process, with integrity, accountability & transparency as our guiding principles, this Township learned, educated ourselves & became an
integral component of today’s decision by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization." ~ Mayor Kim Baigrie
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November 28, 2024 at 5:22 PM
"Through a constructive process, with integrity, accountability & transparency as our guiding principles, this Township learned, educated ourselves & became an
integral component of today’s decision by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization." ~ Mayor Kim Baigrie
www.ignace.ca/news/townshi...
"WLON views our role as the potential host for Canada's used nuclear fuel as one of the most important responsibilities of our time. We can not ignore this challenge and allow it to become a burden for future generations." ~Chief Clayton Wetelainen, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
#NukeSky 🔌💡
#NukeSky 🔌💡
November 28, 2024 at 5:12 PM
"WLON views our role as the potential host for Canada's used nuclear fuel as one of the most important responsibilities of our time. We can not ignore this challenge and allow it to become a burden for future generations." ~Chief Clayton Wetelainen, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
#NukeSky 🔌💡
#NukeSky 🔌💡
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected the site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. A historic step in safely managing used nuclear fuel for generations to come.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization selects site for Canadas deep geological repository
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November 28, 2024 at 3:08 PM
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected the site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. A historic step in safely managing used nuclear fuel for generations to come.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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#NukeSky 🔌💡
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Many countries are advancing plans for deep geological repositories for used #nuclear fuel. In Japan a major step was completed last week, opening the door to the next phase of study at potential host sites.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11...
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Nuclear waste body backs further Hokkaido disposal site surveys
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan has concluded it can move on to a preliminary survey that involves drilling work in Suttsu and Kamoenai.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Many countries are advancing plans for deep geological repositories for used #nuclear fuel. In Japan a major step was completed last week, opening the door to the next phase of study at potential host sites.
#NukeSky 🔌💡
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11...
#NukeSky 🔌💡
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