Nations brace for nuclear waste storage across the globe
Japan seeks an underground repository by 2040 to store over 40 000 vitrified waste cylinders as it pursues fuel recycling. The United States faces delays at Yucca Mountain after massive spend, with interim storage extended toward a possible 2048 site. Finland Onkalo aims to begin final disposal around 2020 for 9 000 tons, Sweden plans a 2029 launch for 12 000 tons, and France lends expertise in reprocessing and vitrified waste storage.
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Japan
United States
Yucca Mountain
Nevada
Finland
Onkalo
Sweden
France
Healthier school meals tested at national nutrition conference
School lunchroom managers from across the country sampled healthier fare at a Boston conference. Participants including Sara Gasiorowski noted the work to meet USDA rules for less sodium and more fruits and vegetables. Indiana district officials seek affordable, dairy rich breakfast options amid rising costs while whole grain requirements and tighter calorie fat and sodium limits loom for snacks and vending.
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Sara Gasiorowski
Convention Center
Wayne Township
Indiana
U.S. Department of Agriculture
VA erred in disability backlog payments to veterans
The VA inspector general found the department paid tens of thousands of veterans without adequate medical evidence, risking about 371 million dollars in potentially unsupported 100 percent disability claims over five years. Problems at Philadelphia and Baltimore regional offices included undiscarded mail and unscanned evidence for three years.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department
Inspector General
Linda Halliday
Philadelphia
Baltimore
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