If radioactive waste emits heat, why can’t we use it to produce energy? 772 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K November 14, 2022 0 Comments If radioactive waste emits heat, why can’t we use it to produce energy? In: 132 26 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted November 14, 2022 0 Comments We could. To some degree this is done, with a closed loop fuel cycle in some countries. Other radioactive wastes could also be used to produce energy but it gets much more complicated beyond returning unused fuel into new fuel. You are viewing 1 out of 26 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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