by Leigh Ford | Sep 28, 2026 | Alliance Publications, Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Spent Nuclear Fuel
The “innovation” pitch for Idaho doesn’t match the radioactive reality The Department of Energy (DOE) has a problem. They have a nuclear addiction and a growing mountain of toxic, radioactive waste. To solve it, they are eyeing Idaho once again. Governor Little...
by Leigh Ford | Jul 2, 2026 | Alliance Publications, Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Nuclear Weapons, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, RECA
Thank you, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Salmon, for welcoming us so warmly. It was truly a pleasure to meet everyone who attended our Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) workshops last week. Thank you to the City of Pocatello, Melaleuca, and the Elk’s Lodge for...
by Leigh Ford | Jul 2, 2026 | Alliance Publications, Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Spent Nuclear Fuel
Governor Little and Attorney General Labrador recently responded with zeal to the Department of Energy’s latest nuclear waste proposal—the so-called Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. We’ll call it as we see it; a dumping ground, dressed up as an innovation....
by Leigh Ford | Jul 1, 2026 | Alliance Publications, Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Uncategorized
We traveled 2,000 miles to make sure Idaho’s voice was heard. Here’s what happened and what’s next. Last month, the Snake River Alliance joined the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) in Washington, D.C., for “DC Days,” our annual week of training,...
by Leigh Ford | Oct 3, 2024 | Alliance Publications, Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Uncategorized
Aalo Atomics, another nuclear startup, and Idaho Falls Power are discussing a power purchase agreement for seven “microreactors,” nuclear reactors that “generally” produce less than 50 mW, for energy. While the company has never designed a...
by Leigh Ford | Oct 3, 2024 | Idaho Nuclear Updates, Nuclear, Spent Nuclear Fuel
The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated roughly $2 million each to 12 consortia to investigate “consent-based siting” (CBS), a strategy to gain local community acceptance for radioactive waste facilities. Boise State University is leading one of these...
