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Duke Study Finds A “Legacy of Radioactivity,” Contamination from Thousands of Fracking Wastewater Spills via Desmog

Thousands of oil and gas industry wastewater spills in North Dakota have caused “widespread” contamination from radioactive materials, heavy metals and corrosive salts, putting the health of people and wildlife at risk, researchers from Duke University concluded in a newly … Continue reading

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US to drill 5-km-deep borehole in test for radioactive waste storage via Global Construction Review

The US will drill a borehole more than 16,000 feet (4.8km) into rock in North Dakota to test a new method proposed by UK researchers for storing radioactive waste. Proponents of the method insist it could solve a problem that … Continue reading

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Nuclear power here worth some thought via The Jamestown Sun

Duane Sand just might be on to something. The Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from North Dakota has never been short of ideas, but his latest one might be both timely and feasible. Duane Sand just might be on … Continue reading

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