Yucca Mountain debate spans politics and regional risk
Warren Sisolak and Senator Cortez Masto warn Yucca Mountain near Nellis Air Force Base heightens risk at the proposed nuclear repository. Perry defends safety. Obama- era termination followed GAO concerns. Warren and Sanders criticize the project, while Duncan backs it as a Savannah River Site solution. Warren emphasizes structural change in aiken rally.
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Lawsuit ends MOX project after a decade and billions
The suit claims the DOE failed to meet MOX goals in 2016 17 and failed to remove plutonium from South Carolina leaving about 11 metric tons stored at a 65 year old facility. South Carolina argues for a 200 million payout while negotiations failed and judge Sweeney warned money moves require Congress approval. Colin Demarest covers the Savannah River Site and DOE developments.
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Sawyer Lord Starts Kindergarten at Mill Brook Elementary
Sawyer Lord begins his first day at Mill Brook Elementary with excitement. Readers share back-to-school photos celebrating the return to class and new beginnings for young students.
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