“The fastest, legally permissible and safest route is the transport of all 152 containers to the interim storage facility in Ahaus” she stated
Acknowledging public concern, Schwarzelühr-Sutter added that while she understands the burden such transports place on residents and security forces, this course of action is necessary She emphasized that the disposal company is obligated to proceed with this plan, which is in the interest of nuclear safety – and therefore, the safety of everyone She also acknowledged the significant logistical effort involved
Schwarzelühr-Sutter pointed out that despite Germany’s relatively short period of nuclear power usage, the resulting radioactive waste will remain a concern for millennia She stressed that there are no easy solutions when dealing with nuclear waste and underscored the importance of focusing on safe disposal rather than creating additional waste
