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U.S. Army to Move Nuclear Waste to Texas by 2027

7/25/2025

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to transport nuclear waste from the historic Manhattan Project to Texas, steering clear of a contentious landfill in Michigan amid local backlash and legal challenges. This massive undertaking, involving 280,000 cubic yards of material, is expected to wrap up by 2027, with a staggering price tag of nearly $600 million.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to transport nuclear waste from the historic Manhattan Project to Texas, steering clear of a contentious landfill in Michigan amid local backlash and legal challenges. This massive undertaking, involving 280,000 cubic yards of material, is expected to wrap up by 2027, with a staggering price tag of nearly $600 million.