Learn English: Sellafield's Radioactive Leak: A Long-Term Problem (hard)

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Sellafield's Radioactive Leak: A Long-Term Problem

The UK's largest nuclear site, Sellafield, faces a prolonged radioactive water leak, potentially lasting until the 2050s.

MPs have raised serious concerns about the slow progress of cleanup operations and significant cost overruns at the facility.

A report highlights intolerable safety risks and criticizes the underperformance in waste retrieval from hazardous buildings.

Despite some improvements, ongoing challenges necessitate immediate action to address safety hazards and financial mismanagement.

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Original: BBC News (Science)

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#Sellafield #nuclear waste #radioactive leak #decommissioning #environmental risk

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