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Nuclear Legacy


"There is 10 thousand tons of nuclear waste on Earth." Many scientist are
in search for new and efficient ways to dispose of these lethal by-products
which can destroy life itself. Radioactive products can be either beneficial or
devastating. It all depends on how we use them. In the field of medicine, some
benefit from radiation include, radiation therapy for cancer patients. Not all
uses of radiation prove to be beneficial. Many use the power of the atom for
destructive purposes, introducing an age of nuclear warfare. It doesn't matter
if we use radiation for good or bad purposes, they all contribute to the growing
rate of "unwanted nuclear waste." The issue now is, how do we dispose of these
nuclear wastes?
Scientist have thought of several methods to dispose the nuclear by-
products. They tried to chemically treat the waste and reuse it, but "that would
cost a fortune". They thought of launching the waste into outer space but it too
will cost a......

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