Gorleben is a village in Germany, located in the Lower Saxony region. It is best known for its connection to nuclear waste management and storage. The area gained national and international attention due to the construction of a controversial interim storage facility for radioactive waste, which began in the 1970s. The site was selected as a potential repository for high-level radioactive waste, and extensive geological studies have been conducted to assess its suitability.
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