Nation Oct 07 A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play a key role in the results. By Marcia Coyle
World Aug 22 Fukushima nuclear plant to begin releasing treated radioactive water to sea Kishida said the government has done everything for now to ensure the plan's safety, protect the reputation of Japan's fishing industry and clearly explain the scientific basis of the move. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Aug 05 Watch 6:59 Fears rise over Japan’s upcoming release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater Japan could soon start releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. They’re running out of space to store the radiation-tainted water at the plant, which was damaged by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but… By Rebecca Bundhun
World Jul 09 South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan’s plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Mar 29 New Mexico sues U.S. over proposed nuclear waste storage plans By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press New Mexico is suing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel in the state. Continue reading
Apr 03 Cleanup of U.S. nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic is resulting in more challenges as the nation's only underground repository for nuclear waste finished ramping down operations Wednesday to keep workers safe. Continue reading
May 16 Six Years On, Yucca Mountain Nuclear Repository Slowly Moves Forward By PBS News Hour Energy Department officials confirmed this week that they plan to submit an application in June to license the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump as the nation's first spent-nuclear fuel repository. Continue reading
Feb 15 Bush Approves Yucca Nuclear Waste Site Citing national security concerns and years of scientific study, President Bush today approved plans to store thousands of tons of radioactive nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain in Nevada, 90 miles from Las Vegas. Continue reading