8.6K views · 321 reactions | What exactly is radioactive waste? What kinds are there? How is it managed to protect people and the environment from radiation? | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | Facebook

19K views · 548 reactions | Radioactive waste can pose a threat to people and the environment if not managed properly. Get a glimpse of some trends in safety and radioactive waste management. | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | Facebook

Radioactive waste that has been stored on-site for more than 50 years now has a path for permanent disposal – reducing risk on the reservation. Tune in to explore the history of sodium shields, see crews prepare the first shipment, and learn how the reactive metal is being turned into a stable glass form. #EnvironmentalCleanup #Radioactive | Department of Energy - Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management