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Trump Administration Plans to Resume Nuclear Testing in Nevada Despite Warnings

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The Trump administration's plan to resume nuclear testing at the Nevada National Security Site, as outlined in Project 2025, has sparked strong opposition from local representatives and experts. Nevada Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen have vowed to stop the project, citing the unnecessary and hazardous nature of nuclear testing. The proposal, which also includes plans to restore the nuclear waste site and conduct atomic testing, has been met with criticism and concern from local officials, including Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who has distanced himself from the plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. conducted above-ground nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site from 1951 to 1962 and over 800 underground tests until 1992.
  • Project 2025, a blueprint for multiple Trump administration policies, includes plans to restore nuclear infrastructure and resume testing at the Nevada National Security Site.
  • Nevada Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen have vowed to stop the project, citing its unnecessary and hazardous nature.
  • Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who endorsed Trump, does not support Project 2025's advocacy for nuclear weapons testing in the state.
  • A retired senior official from NNSS told Fred Dilger, executive director of the state's Office for Nuclear Projects, that there is no need for full-scale underground testing.

Statistics:

  • 1951-1962: The U.S. conducted above-ground nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site.
  • 1963: A test ban treaty was signed, moving nuclear testing underground.
  • 1992: The last underground nuclear test was conducted at the Nevada Test Site.
  • 800+: The number of underground nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Test Site from 1963 to 1992.
  • Project 2025: A blueprint for multiple Trump administration policies that includes plans to resume nuclear testing and restore nuclear infrastructure.

Sources:

  • (http://www.dtra.mil/press_resources/photo_library/CS/CS-3.cfm) - Public domain
  • https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115460423936412555
  • https://x.com/repdinatitus/status/1983709442609967410
  • https://x.com/SenJackyRosen/status/1983726510025666999
  • [wp-embedded-content] (https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/07/15/nuclear-waste-atomic-testing-on-tap-for-nevada-in-project-2025-manifesto/)
  • (https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/07/15/nuclear-waste-atomic-testing-on-tap-for-nevada-in-project-2025-manifesto/embed/#?secret=T6gntHYwfX#?secret=h42WQHMFKJ) "Nuclear waste, atomic testing on tap for Nevada in Project 2025 manifesto" -- Nevada Current
  • (https://nnss.gov/about-the-nnss/nnss-history/) - Nevada National Security Site
  • (https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/07/15/nuclear-waste-atomic-testing-on-tap-for-nevada-in-project-2025-manifesto/#:~:text=Joe%20Lombardo%2C%20who%20endorsed%20Trump%2C%20said%20the,waste%20site%20and%20atomic%20testing%20in%20the)
  • (https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/07/15/nuclear-waste-atomic-testing-on-tap-for-nevada-in-project-2025-manifesto/#:~:text=Joe%20Lombardo%2C%20who%20endorsed%20Trump%2C%20said%20the,waste%20site%20and%20atomic%20testing%20in%20the)

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