"Trump Administration Seeks Nuclear Waste Solution in Five States. The US Department of Energy has taken a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issue of nuclear waste disposal, signing memorandums of understanding with five states. The move aims to identify potential locations for the permanent storage of nuclear waste, a pressing concern for the nuclear power industry. The five states in question - Texas, Illinois, New Mexico, Colorado, and South Carolina - have been selected due to their perceived suitability for nuclear waste disposal facilities. However, local opposition and environmental concerns are likely to play a major role in determining the success of these efforts."
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy eyes nuclear waste deal with five states The Trump administration is eyeing five states that could accept nuclear waste, disposal of which has been a longtime issue with nuclear power. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The Energy Department said Tuesday that it signed memorandums of...
