5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
The Trump administration is eyeing five states that could accept nuclear waste, which has been a longtime issue with nuclear power.
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5 states — including Idaho — offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states could take nuclear waste under Trump administration initiative
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