Nuclear risk
There are six nuclear sites in Belgium. The best known are in Doel and Tihange (ENGIE Electrabel). There are also SCK CEN and Belgoprocess in Mol-Dessel, the National Institute for Radioelements (IRE) in Fleurus and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Geel. There are also two nuclear sites close to our borders, at Borssele (Netherlands) and Chooz (France).
The risk of serious accidents at a nuclear site is small, but not non-existent. In case of a nuclear emergency situation with a radioactive release, there is a risk for the environment and for people (internal or external contamination and radiation).
Radioactivity & exposure
Radioactivity is a natural phenomenon.Nuclear sites
There are six nuclear sites in Belgium.Radioactive waste
With the use of radioactive materials, radioactive waste is generated.Nuclear transports
400,000 packs of radioactive material are transported every year