Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository NV
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Description: The Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, located in Nevada, is a proposed deep geological storage facility designed to safely isolate high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from the environment. Situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, the site was selected due to its remote location, arid climate, and stable geology, which are considered favorable for long-term containment. Despite extensive scientific research and significant investment, the project has faced substantial political, legal, and public opposition, leading to its suspension in 2010. The debate over Yucca Mountain underscores the broader challenges of finding a permanent solution for nuclear waste disposal in the United States.