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flag Hanford Site begins vitrifying radioactive waste into glass, a key step in its long-term cleanup.

flag The Hanford Site in Washington has begun vitrifying radioactive waste into glass using a new facility, marking a major milestone in its decades-long cleanup. flag The process, which started October 12, 2025, transforms low-activity waste into stable glass for safe long-term storage, fulfilling a legal commitment. flag The site holds millions of gallons of waste in aging tanks, some of which have leaked. flag Though the project, delayed for years and now costing about $30 billion, is behind schedule—with waste processing now expected to extend to 2069—officials call the startup a historic technical achievement. flag The facility is the first of several planned to treat Hanford’s vast waste inventory.

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