The Supreme Court has reinstated plans for temporary nuclear waste storage facilities in Texas and New Mexico, with a 6-3 ruling that reverses a lower court's decision. This comes as the U.S. faces a backlog of approximately 100,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel, which continues to increase annually. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission had previously granted licenses for a facility in Texas and is considering similar plans in New Mexico. Despite bipartisan opposition from state governors, the decision signifies a crucial step toward addressing the mounting nuclear waste crisis while permanent storage options remain in limbo.
The Supreme Court's decision effectively clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage facilities in Texas and New Mexico, allowing operations to recommence despite ongoing disputes.
With around 100,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel accumulating nationally, the absence of a permanent solution like Yucca Mountain exacerbates the urgency for interim solutions in the U.S.
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