Safety Concerns Persist at New Mexico Nuclear Waste Repository After Repairs

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The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), located underground near Carlsbad, New Mexico, is the nation's only repository for certain types of nuclear waste. The facility recently paused operations for three months to address mounting safety and maintenance concerns. With plans to continue accepting waste until the 2080s - well beyond its original 25-year lifespan - questions are growing about whether aging infrastructure can support such an extended mission.