Energy policy — nuclear: 680,000 tons of uranium mill tailings shipped so far in Moab cleanup

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From the Deseret News:

The U.S. Department of Energy Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project last week shipped 136 containers of mill tailings, the maximum number that can be transported in a single train. The load was sent from Moab to a disposal cell 30 miles north near Crescent Junction. The shipment held about 4,700 tons of tailings, bringing the total quantity shipped to more than 680,000 tons. More than 40 percent, or 278,000 tons using federal stimulus funding.

Thanks to the Colorado Independent (David O. Williams) for the link.

More nuclear coverage here and here.

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