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Researchers Find Remnants of Nuclear Waste in Sea Turtles
A new study underscores an enduring nuclear legacy as Japan releases wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific.
Environmental Advocates Decry Plan to Dump Water From Fukushima Into the Pacific
Critics say the plan to discharge contaminated waste water from the nuclear power plant will endanger marine life.
The US Still Doesn’t Know How and Where It Will Store Its Growing Nuclear Waste
The estimated cost of handling the degrading radioactive material is rising steadily — $512 billion at last count.
Trump Admin to Give $1.4 Billion to Try to Revive the Nuclear Power Industry
A new study, however, raises serious doubts about the low carbon emissions claimed by proponents of nuclear power.
Radioactive Waste Could Be Killing Residents in Missouri Community
In Missouri, federal scientists are finally linking today’s cancers to the nation’s nuclear warfare legacy.
Can Nuclear Power’s Deadly Waste Be Contained in a Warming World?
Nuclear reactors are highly vulnerable to radioactive meltdowns in an era of rising climate disasters.
Energy Department Redefines High-Level Nuclear Waste to Save Disposal Costs
Under the new rules, the waste can now be stored in shallow pits that may leak into the surrounding soil.
Nuclear Regulators’ Flawed Analysis Leaves Millions at Risk From Radioactive Fires
Science watchdogs are warning of serious flaws with the current nuclear storage methods.
Congress Pushes Nuclear Energy, but Has No Clear Plan for Radioactive Waste
Expanding government efforts to support the nuclear power industry would only drag us deeper into the nuclear quagmire.
Is Yucca Mountain Back From the Dead?
Yucca Mountain, the controversial, long-dormant project to store nuclear waste in Nevada, rears its head in Congress.