The Wire

The nuclear energy debate seems to be well and truly ON at the moment and, as ever, one of the big sticking points is what to do with the nuclear waste. Physics Professor David Blair believes one viable option not being discussed at the moment, is sending the waste into the deep mud of oceanic subduction zones. And if you’ve never heard of those before, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. So it’s just as well Professor Blair explained the concept to Peter Godfrey.