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
The use of nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels is highly controversial, however, with many environmental groups warning about safety risks and the disposal of nuclear waste.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Now Holtec is adding a new business line on top of its decommissioning and nuclear waste operations: It plans to build and potentially operate its own plants, starting with the reactor in Michigan.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
They are also concerned about the risks of storing nuclear waste on the island and whether evacuation plans are adequate, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
He was holding the wad of paper towel in his outstretched hand like it was nuclear waste.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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