Our View: Nuclear waste isn't for Wyoming

The thought of nuclear waste being stored in Wyoming makes us sick.

While we’re certain a large number of residents feel the same as we do, there are some who believe it is an opportunity for Wyoming to make some money during this economic downturn.

According to Wyofile.com, the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee plans to discuss what is described as a “consent-based effort” to determine areas to store nuclear waste. The idea of a site being based on consent comes from the federal government’s decision to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, agai...