How and Where Is Nuclear Waste Stored in the U.S.?
Across 39 states and more than 100 sites, over 90,000 tons of nuclear waste sit quietly—sealed in steel, surrounded by concrete, and suspended in uncertainty. For decades, the U.S. has struggled to find a permanent home for this waste, and that struggle continues. Political gridlock shelved Yucca Mountain, and today even temporary storage remains in legal limbo. As interest in nuclear energy surges, so does the urgency to solve the waste dilemma. But for now, the nation’s radioactive legacy remains parked where it was made.
If nuclear energy is a topic generates a spark of curiosity, you’ll appreciate this expert’s explainer from The Conversation.
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