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Supreme Court Approves 40-Year Nuclear Waste Storage Plan

6/18/2025

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In a pivotal 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court has greenlit temporary nuclear waste storage plans in Texas and New Mexico, overturning a previous federal appeals court decision. This move permits facilities to operate for 40 years, tackling the pressing issue of 100,000 tons of spent fuel across the country, despite bipartisan pushback from state governors.

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In a pivotal 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court has greenlit temporary nuclear waste storage plans in Texas and New Mexico, overturning a previous federal appeals court decision. This move permits facilities to operate for 40 years, tackling the pressing issue of 100,000 tons of spent fuel across the country, despite bipartisan pushback from state governors.