This is a paper that will discuss nuclear waste. By analyzing what it is, we can see how it is stored, and why it can be a dangerous, but useful source of energy for the world. Also, a study of certain accidents that have occurred involving nuclear waste will be discussed, an example that will be covered is the Chernobyl incident that devastated Russia in the last decade.. All of these points will be revealed in the information that has accumulated on nuclear waste. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.