Nuclear waste can outlive the human race, Wudan Yan reports in MIT Tech Review. And we’re running out of places to put it. In California, a decommissioned nuclear generating station is temporarily keeping nuclear waste in seismically active areas. Doesn’t sound like a great idea, but what are the more permanent options? From recycling to onsite burial, Wudan has answers. Follow @wudanyan @TWCpod @techreview image: DOE
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