Despite growing support for nuclear energy and significant government investment, the U.S. grapples with the dilemma of managing highly radioactive nuclear waste.
Proposed solutions include consolidating nuclear waste storage facilities in the Permian Basin to reduce costs but face opposition from the oil and gas industry.
Socioeconomically struggling communities in Southeastern New Mexico view hosting nuclear waste storage facilities as a potential economic boon, while industry leaders express concerns over the impact on oil and gas production.
