<description>&lt;p&gt;What do you think about radioactive waste? This is a question that most nuclear professionals need to consider at some point in their careers. In today’s episode, &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tellus.com.au"&gt;Tellus&lt;/a&gt; CEO and Managing Director &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tellus.com.au/about-tellus/people/"&gt;Nate Smith&lt;/a&gt; joins us to talk about what it’s like to establish a radioactive waste facility in Australia. We learn about what radioactive waste is, the many industrial processes –including clean energy technologies –that produce it, and some of the ways this waste is managed. Nate also shares insights into consent-based siting, community engagement with Traditional Owners, and the importance of building trust.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CREDITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Nate Smith&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host: Elizabeth Williams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producers: Julieanne Dougherty, Elizabeth Williams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Audio Producer: Martin Franklin (&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au"&gt;East Coast Studio&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acknowledgements: We would like to acknowledge the help of Ryan Bloxsom in the production of this episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article on the Deep Borehole Disposal method: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380544191_The_Deep_Borehole_Disposal_Method_and_an_International_Demonstration_Project_Proposal_for_Australia"&gt;Available here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au"&gt;nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://systems.anu.edu.au/"&gt;College of Systems and Society&lt;/a&gt; or the University as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Nuclear Matters

Liz Williams

Trust, technology, and radioactive waste, with Nate Smith

AUG 26, 202551 MIN
Nuclear Matters

Trust, technology, and radioactive waste, with Nate Smith

AUG 26, 202551 MIN

Description

<p>What do you think about radioactive waste? This is a question that most nuclear professionals need to consider at some point in their careers. In today’s episode, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tellus.com.au">Tellus</a> CEO and Managing Director <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tellus.com.au/about-tellus/people/">Nate Smith</a> joins us to talk about what it’s like to establish a radioactive waste facility in Australia. We learn about what radioactive waste is, the many industrial processes –including clean energy technologies –that produce it, and some of the ways this waste is managed. Nate also shares insights into consent-based siting, community engagement with Traditional Owners, and the importance of building trust.</p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Guest: Nate Smith</p><p>Host: Elizabeth Williams</p><p>Producers: Julieanne Dougherty, Elizabeth Williams</p><p>Audio Producer: Martin Franklin (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au">East Coast Studio</a>)</p><p>Acknowledgements: We would like to acknowledge the help of Ryan Bloxsom in the production of this episode.</p><p>Article on the Deep Borehole Disposal method: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380544191_The_Deep_Borehole_Disposal_Method_and_an_International_Demonstration_Project_Proposal_for_Australia">Available here</a></p><p>Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people.</p><p>If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://systems.anu.edu.au/">College of Systems and Society</a> or the University as a whole.</p>