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Best of 2023: Dismantling Sellafield: the epic task of shutting down a nuclear site

Dec 18, 2023
Explore the daunting task of decommissioning the Sellafield nuclear site, from its history to the expensive technology involved. Learn about the origins of uranium, the discovery of its radioactivity, and its use in nuclear reactors. Discover the challenges of managing hazardous waste at Cellophield and the long-term implications of radioactive waste. Delve into the dangers of radioactive leakage and the financial burden of maintaining the facility at Sellafield.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Origins of Uranium and the Enigma of Sellafield
03:51 • 2min
3
The Transformation of Cellophield
05:54 • 17min
4
Promotion for Long Reads magazine, Impress Falsies ad, and Mint Mobile holiday offer
22:52 • 2min
5
The Complexity of Radioactive Waste and its Long-Term Implications
24:44 • 2min
6
Radioactivity and its Effects
26:23 • 22min