Would a system to dispose waste by dumping it into the sun be a good idea?

Subject: Would a system to dispose waste by dumping it into the sun be a good idea?

Date: Tue Feb 20 21:24:19 2001
Posted by Nathan
Grade level: 4-6 School: St. Francis
City: St. Louis State/Province: Missouri Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 982722259.As

Message:


I have read in books that many ideas have evolved for the disposal of waste, 
especially nuclear waste.  Among other ideas, I read that incineration of the 
waste was not easily achievable or not the best idea(better than dumping it into 
the ocean!).  So my question is would launching ships with nuclear waste on them 
into the sun to destroy the waste be a good idea?  What are the advantages, 
disadvantages, and dangers?

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