VOICED: A visit to the world's biggest nuclear reprocessing plant in

The video discusses a nuclear waste processing facility in Normandy, which handles a significant portion of the world's spent fuel. Inside, staff follow strict safety protocols, using water and protective suits to shield against radiation. The facility reprocesses waste into reusable uranium and plutonium, while storing the remaining hazardous material in secure containers. Despite assurances of safety, public protests highlight concerns over the risks associated with nuclear waste transport and storage.

What is the primary function of the facility in Normandy?

• To generate nuclear energy

• To conduct nuclear research

• To process atomic waste on a large scale

• To manufacture nuclear weapons

How do staff at the facility protect themselves from radiation?

• By avoiding the facility

• By using water pools and universal suits

• By working only during the night

• By wearing lead suits

What is the purpose of the unloading cell in the facility?

• To store nuclear weapons

• To house staff members

• To protect against radiation from spent fuel

• To generate electricity

What percentage of the reprocessed material is reusable uranium?

• 95%

• 50%

• 10%

• 1%

What is a major concern of anti-nuclear protesters regarding the facility?

• The lack of trained staff

• The location of the facility

• The potential for a nuclear disaster

• The cost of the facility