Five states accept nuclear waste for energy development

Five states (Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho) have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support to develop nuclear energy infrastructure through the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative. The plan aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in participating states.

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