C&EN Uncovered: Is Vitrification a Clear Solution for Nuclear Waste?
03 April 2026

C&EN Uncovered: Is Vitrification a Clear Solution for Nuclear Waste?

Stereo Chemistry

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In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN Editor, Fionna Samuels, about her featured article detailing a recent breakthrough coming from the Hanford Site: nuclear waste vitrification. Together, they delve into the history of one of the most notorious nuclear production facilities as well as look forward to the future of nuclear energy, waste management, and public transparency. You can find the link to the article here.

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Credits

Executive producer: David Anderson

Host: Craig Bettenhausen

Reporter: Fionna Samuels

Video + Audio Producer: David Anderson, Jeremy Barr

Episode artwork: Robley L. Johnson

Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock

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