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Judge Greenlights Radioactive Water Release into Hudson River

10/2/2025

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A federal judge approved Holtec International's plan to release 45,000 gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson River, challenging the Save the Hudson bill.
The move tests New York's Save the Hudson bill shielding the river from Indian Point wastewater tied to 2021 closure.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill, but Judge Kenneth Karas ruled it unconstitutional, saying federal regulation prevails.

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Story summary

A federal judge approved Holtec International's plan to release 45,000 gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson River, challenging the Save the Hudson bill.
The move tests New York's Save the Hudson bill shielding the river from Indian Point wastewater tied to 2021 closure.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill, but Judge Kenneth Karas ruled it unconstitutional, saying federal regulation prevails.