Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
Any waste that emit radiation in excess of normal background level, including the toxic by-products of the nuclear energy industry. (Source: GEMET/GRAHAW)
Hierarchy
Broader: Hazardous waste
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
déchet radioactif
Russian
радиоактивные отходы
Spanish
residuos radiactivos
Arabic
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Radioactive waste
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Basel Convention | 1 decision |
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Bamako Convention | 1 decision |