Federal government adds financial incentives for states reluctant to host storage of nuclear waste
The U.S. government has long struggled to find a permanent solution for storing or disposing of spent nuclear fuel from commercial nuclear power plants, and opposition to such a site is flaring up again as New Mexico lawmakers debate banning a facility without state consent. The state’s prospective ban cleared its first legislative hurdle with approval from a key committee. Supporters acknowledge that the bill has a long road ahead, but it does have the backing of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. State Senator Jeff Steinborn, the bill’s sponsor, said momentum against New Mexico becoming a permanent dumping ground...
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