The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating a pivotal case that could determine the future of nuclear waste storage in the United States.
The case centers around the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) decision to grant a license to Interim Storage Partners (ISP) for the construction of a temporary nuclear waste storage facility in Andrews County, Texas.
If the court upholds the NRC's decision, it could pave the way for trains loaded with spent nuclear fuel to travel through Fort Worth, Texas, en route to the storage site.
Fort Worth officials have expressed significant concerns about the potential risks associated with transporting nuclear waste through the city.
In an amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court, the city's attorney highlighted the increased vulnerability to terrorist attacks and the potential for catastrophic consequences in the event of an accident.
The waste, currently stored at nuclear power plants across the country, would be transported to the ISP facility, where it would remain until a permanent storage solution is identified.