Nuclear Waste
Utah Watchdogs Voice Concerns Over 'High-Tech' Nukes
SALT LAKE CITY -- In the push toward carbon-free energy production, some cities in Utah and nearby states are considering a new type of nuclear …
Experts: Halt Comeback of Spent Nuclear Fuel Technology
BOISE, Idaho -- As the U.S. aims to push past fossil fuel dependency, nuclear power is part of the conversation, but non-proliferation watchdogs hope …
Closure of Indian Point Hailed as Major Environmental Victory
BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- A 40-year battle to close the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant came to an end last week, as the last of its three reactors was …
Ohio Nuclear Bailout Bill Closer to Full Repeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Parts of a bill embroiled in possibly the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history will soon be repealed. However, some groups say …
Critics: Nuclear Not Needed in Snake River Replacement Plan
BOISE, Idaho -- Nuclear energy could be part of the mix to replace power from four lower Snake River dams if they're removed. Rep. Mike Simpson…
Experimental Nuclear Reactor Design Could Come to ID
BOISE, Idaho -- The public can weigh in this week on an experimental nuclear reactor which could be coming to the Idaho National Laboratory. The U.S…
Questions Remain About ID Nuclear Reactor Project
BOISE, Idaho - Questions are being raised about the future of NuScale Power's Idaho project to bring nuclear energy to cities in the Mountain West…
Utes Fear Uranium Mill is Becoming Radioactive Waste Dump
WHITE MESA, Utah -- Native tribes and environmental groups alike are worried that a Utah uranium-processing mill is becoming a dumping ground for …
Potential for New Nuclear Testing Brings Up Old Harms to Idahoans
BOISE, Idaho -- Restarting discussion about nuclear-weapons testing is on the table in Washington, D.C., even as Idaho still is waiting for …
MT Lawmakers Pause Radioactive Waste Limits, Draw Public Ire
HELENA, Mont. - Lawmakers could sideline Montana's radioactive waste disposal rules from oil and gas industries next week, despite public opposition…
NRC Proposes Allowing Nuclear Waste at Dumps, Recycling Sites
BOISE, Idaho -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission may change its rules to allow the nuclear industry to dump some of its waste in landfills. …
On Three Mile Island Meltdown Anniversary, ID Considers Nuclear Future
BOISE, Idaho - Saturday is the 41st anniversary of the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Experts say there are lessons …
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