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A US nuclear-waste vitrification plant begins melting waste after years of construction
United States
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 2:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A Washington facility that began construction in 2002 has reportedly started melting nuclear waste into glass in 2025.
SO WHAT?
The development concerns long-term hazardous-waste management and nuclear-site safety.
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