Is Nuclear Waste As Dangerous As People Think? Here's The Reality

Nuclear waste is largely misunderstood, thanks to the Cold War and war movies. However, even if nuclear energy is safer than ...
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Officials unveil new nuclear facility with revolutionary features: 'First-of-its-kind achievement'

"This innovative approach has prevented [30.8 tons] of carbon dioxide emissions by diverting waste from [the] landfill, ...
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Does Nuclear Waste Ever Go Away?

Nuclear power plants are used primarily to generate electricity, and while they're often thought of as a cleaner energy source, there is a drawback. These power plants produce waste. This waste is ...
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Scientists suggest nuclear waste may fuel a clean energy revolution

Nuclear waste remains a major environmental hazard due to its long-lasting radioactivity, which can persist for thousands of years. However, new research by University of Sharjah scientists, published ...
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Scientists achieve historic breakthrough with salt substance that could revolutionize nuclear power: 'A major milestone for American innovation'

The fuel isn't quite everlasting, but it is long-lasting and abundant — and it doesn't produce lung-troubling air pollution.

Feds get more time to decide whether to ship liquid radioactive waste from WA

DOE was required by the legally binding Tri-Party Agreement to decide by Dec. 31 where to grout some of its low-activity ...
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Utah will store foreign radioactive waste for first time after Western states approve Canadian transport plan

Note to readers •This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. For the first time, leaders of Western states ...
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Startup's $100M funding deal could revolutionize nuclear energy: 'Ensuring steady access is critical'

The plan is to bring units online quickly to help meet growing energy needs. Startup's $100M funding deal could revolutionize ...
Tri-City Herald

U.S. Energy Secretary responds to Hanford nuclear cleanup rumors

DOE maintains current Hanford cleanup plan despite internal leadership changes. Vitrification remains central to treating low-level waste ahead of October deadline, say officials. State lawmakers warn ...
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For 1st time ever, Utah would take radioactive waste from another country under EnergySolutions proposal

Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A Utah company wants to import massive ...