Swiss Technology Could Cut 80% of Radioactive Waste

The highly toxic byproducts of nuclear reactors can remain radioactive for tens of thousands of years.

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A breakthrough technology that has the potential to dramatically reduce the amount of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants has received backing from Switzerland.

Developed by Geneva-based start-up Transmutex, the long-sought technology could solve a dilemma that has long been cited by the anti-nuclear movement as one of the main disadvantages of atomic energy. While this form of electricity is emission-free and…