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Most_Expert_8080 t1_iy3e9ad wrote

Baby boomers need to get over the fact that nuclear plants have waste that can be easily and safely stored.

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theghostofmrmxyzptlk t1_iy3mpes wrote

"Here, there and everywhere" is a completely disingenuous way of conveying the truth, that we're working with the Feds for a final, permanent solution for every trace of radioactivity. I'm not sure what they'd prefer.

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GraniteGeekNH OP t1_iy3rooh wrote

We've been working with the feds for a "permanent solution" my entire life and I'm one of those scorned boomers. Don't hold your breath.

Like many people, I wish we had found a way to keep VY and other plants operating, but we can't downplay the complexity of the waste storage issue. The volume isn't much by, say, coal-ash standards but the toxicity is in a league of its own.

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