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Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) ydi'r corff cyhoeddus a benodwyd gan Lywodraeth y DU i gyflawni gwaredu daearegol gwastraff ymbelydrol actifedd uwch (GAU) y DU. Bydd adeiladu Cyfleuster Gwaredu Daearegol (CGD)…
Experiments are under way in Switzerland to investigate how radionuclides could migrate, via groundwater, through buffer material in a geological disposal facility (GDF).
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) today brings together a wide range of stakeholders including government, regulators, industry and academics to consider progress and next steps for permanently disposing of the UK’s most ra…
Nuclear waste expert Martin Cairns provides mentoring to students on an MSc in Nuclear Technology and Safety Management course.
Our experts on nuclear criticality safety showed the depth of their knowledge when they represented the UK at an International Conference.
Our consultation on National Geological Screening Consultation is open until 4th December. We would like to encourage people to respond.
A breakthrough in the management of nuclear waste is set to accelerate progress at Sellafield and save hundreds of millions of pounds.
We have arranged a series of events across the country to provide more information about the National Geological Screening consultation.
The Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation have completed a biennial review of their scrutiny of our work relating to the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
Today we launch a consultation on our proposals for presenting information on the geology of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We have been investigating the technologies and knowledge developed by radioactive waste management organisations in other countries.
Scientists from across Europe will meet in London in November to discuss geological disposal of radioactive waste.
A report on the recent meeting between the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and RWM has been compiled by the independent facilitators of the meeting, 3KQ.
We have updated our estimates on types of radioactive waste materials needing geological disposal (the Derived Inventory)
The launch of our later this year is part of our work in getting ready to engage with communities about geological disposal.
We are leading an initiative to develop a common approach to record-keeping for all radioactive waste packages.
Our discussions with the Independent Review Panel can be viewed online.
We're sharing our expertise and knowledge to help other European countries develop their research plans for geological disposal.
Over the past 9 months, we have organised a number of events to explain the National Geological Screening exercise.
The document will form the basis for discussions with the Independent Review Panel (IRP) at a meeting in London on 23 June.
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