New Mexico says no to storing spent nuclear fuel as Biden touts nuclear energy: 'The trouble is this is a forever decision'.

The article discusses New Mexico's recent legislation signed by the governor to prevent the shipment of spent nuclear fuel from commercial U.S. nuclear power plants to the state. The bill, supported by Democratic state Senator Jeff Steinborn, aims to impact a proposed facility by Holtec International that could temporarily store significant amounts of used uranium fuel. While some local lawmakers support the project, citing safety and economic benefits, others express concerns about the implications for state authority and the potential environmental risks, particularly given the facility's location in the oil-rich Permian Basin. The legislation reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authority regarding nuclear waste management. [Extracted from the article]