The disposal of radioactive waste is a serious problem curbing the future use of nuclear power. This study addresses the key technical, social and political arguments, and offers an up-to-date picture of the radioactive waste disposal techniques currently available. The topics addressed include regulatory criteria, types of waste, the selection and evaluation of geological disposal media, the use of underground research laboratories, the movement of radionuclides in the biosphere, repository performance assessment tools and approaches, the disposal of other types of waste products, and the...