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U.S. Department of Energy Underestimated Potential Los Alamos Plutonium Leak Danger, Study Finds

Source: The New York Times Published Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:12:17 +0000
U.S. Department of Energy Underestimated Potential Los Alamos Plutonium Leak Danger, Study Finds

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Key context: The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is home to the country’s only active plutonium-handling facility. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is home to the country’s only active plutonium-handling facility.

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