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...
by Leigh Ford | Jun 21, 2024 | Alliance Publications, Nuclear
A Tale of Environmental Neglect In the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, lies a shadow of a once-active nuclear weapons parts manufacturing complex, Rocky Flats. Once a bustling hub of nuclear activity, it now stands as a testament to the environmental perils of...
by Leigh Ford | Jun 21, 2024 | Alliance Publications, Nuclear
Wildfires and Water Scarcity Pose Challenges Nuclear power has been touted as a “clean” energy source due to its minimal carbon emissions during operation. However, recent events highlight the vulnerability of nuclear facilities to the very climate change...
