Nuclear energy generates massive amounts of electricity but also produces highly dangerous radioactive waste. This clip explains waste production in reactors, its treatment and containment and how technology continues to improve safety around nuclear fission. It also explores reprocessing of waste and summarises the costs and benefits of nuclear power generation.

Originally released by ClickView/VEA, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 18, 2019.

Nuclear Power: Risks and Benefits (8:33); .