Yucca Mountain
Coverage of Yucca Mountain in the Nexus archive.
- This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
Deep Isolation Nuclear and Halliburton are partnering to address the nation’s radioactive waste disposal challenge by repurposing directional oil-drilling techniques. The plan involves using modern drilling methods to safely bury spent nuclear fuel in specialized canisters about two miles underground in dedicated boreholes. This effort aims to ensure that stable infrastructure exists for next-generation nuclear energy and AI data centers.
- Roundup: Atomic waste / Consumer confidence / Visa cuts 2,600 jobs
Five U.S. states explore nuclear waste management initiatives to attract investment and jobs, while consumer confidence declines due to rising gas prices and inflation concerns. Visa cuts 2,600 jobs as AI reshapes its operations, joining other companies restructuring for efficiency.