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What does Switzerland think about the deep geological repository?


Switzerland is confident that it can realise the project of the century of deep geological disposal. A recent, representative survey shows that acceptance is high across the whole of Switzerland and in the affected region.

“In the world of research, this is not a given…”
17.01.2024 #People #Project of the century
“In the world of research, this is not a given…”

Her job is never boring: geomechanics expert Eleonora Crisci shares what she particularly likes about the project of the century of deep geological disposal.

“The disposal issue can be solved – that is motivating”
03.01.2024 #People
“The disposal issue can be solved – that is motivating”

“We need a solution,” says PSI scientist Maria Marques Fernandes with conviction. “That is why this is one of the most important tasks a researcher can have at the moment.”

Harry Potter and the Grimsel Crystals
18.12.2023 #Project of the century
Harry Potter and the Grimsel Crystals

Did you know that the Crystal Cave next to the Grimsel Test Site almost became the setting for a scene in a Harry Potter movie?

“We cannot shift the problems into the future”
05.12.2023 #People
“We cannot shift the problems into the future”

Carmen Zwahlen from the University of Bern explains why she is “very lucky” to have this job.

Solving a million-year-old puzzle
21.11.2023 #People
Solving a million-year-old puzzle

Geologist Stephan Wohlwend from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich supports Nagra in its exploration of the underground: “I help to solve a small piece of the puzzle, and this can generate something meaningful for the future.”

Dealing with conflicting goals and getting young people involved
08.11.2023 #Project of the century
Dealing with conflicting goals and getting young people involved

Collaboration improves the project of the century of deep geological disposal – the attendees at the “Dialogue on the Deep Geological Repository” event all agreed on this. But where are the pitfalls, what problems could arise?

“Physics, biology and maths were too one-sided for me”
02.11.2023 #People
“Physics, biology and maths were too one-sided for me”

Géraldine Zimmerli is passionate. Passionate about geology. This enthusiasm helps the doctoral student at the University of Fribourg with her highly complex work.

Why Nagra is counting lizards
13.09.2023 #Project of the century
Why Nagra is counting lizards

The purpose of a deep geological repository is to protect people and the environment from our radioactive waste far into the distant future. However, the construction and operation of the repository must also be compatible with humans and the environment. To ensure this, our project of the century must undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment.

Stadel drew nationwide attention a year ago – but then?
08.09.2023 #Project of the century
Stadel drew nationwide attention a year ago – but then?

One year after the siting proposal: development in the region to date and next steps.