Beyond Nuclear International Weekly Digest, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

Posted: 21st May 2025

Plans to vent tritium gas at Los Alamos are rushed and the health harms, especially to babies and children, have not been fully explored, say Nuclear Watch New Mexico and Tewa Women United. Sign their petition.

Don’t vent tritium gas

Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to begin large releases of radioactive tritium gas any time after June 2. The only roadblock is that the lab needs a “Temporary Authorization” from the New Mexico Environment Department which could happen soon. With the true health impacts not fully explored and an unnecessary rush, tribes and activists are asking for help to stop it. READ MORE

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