nuclear waste

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I’m 76 and won $50,000 in a settlement related to cancer from nuclear waste.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Florida-based Holtec makes equipment to store nuclear waste and decommissions existing nuclear plants.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

These prevent nuclear waste and nuclear fuel in the reactors from heating up and causing radiation leakage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The reactors themselves are also designed to run on recycled nuclear fuel, targeting concerns about access to fuel sources while also attempting to address concerns about nuclear waste.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

He was holding the wad of paper towel in his outstretched hand like it was nuclear waste.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate