The problem of radioactive waste

The paper reports on a conference entitled ''Radioactive waste management - what next?'' London, 1988. The need to consider radioactive waste disposal was emphasized in view of a possible trend towards more nuclear power stations being built in the United Kingdom. The work of BNFL in minimising radioactive waste was outlined - several new plants have been designed to reduce the volume of material and concentration levels. The disposal methods were described, along with the proposed burial in deep repositories. Public acceptance of radioactive waste disposal and the environmentalist's view of the issue were also discussed. (U.K.)