As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage

With coal plants shutting down, communities in northwest Colorado are searching for what’s next. One idea? Storing spent nuclear fuel. A regional energy group is exploring the possibility of a temporary waste facility, drawing both interest and concern. Supporters see it as an economic opportunity, while critics worry about safety and the region becoming a nuclear dumping ground. The federal government is taking proposals, but for now, the conversation is just beginning—and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the communities involved.

Scott Franz

NPR

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