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Mary Alice Glen, a downwinder from Idaho.

Decades after nuclear exposure, Idahoans who had cancer are eligible for reimbursement

Rachel Sun

In the mid-20th century, nuclear fallout from bomb testing in Nevada spread across several western states. Now, self-proclaimed “downwinders” in Idaho are eligible for compensation.

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Scientists discover ‘turtle power’ could help monitor radioactive materials

Courtney Flatt

(Runtime 1:13)Northwest researchers have discovered that turtle shells can help track radioactive material through time — like “walking tree rings.”…

In this May 7, 2013 photo released by Idaho National Laboratory, nuclear operations professional personnel work above the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory's desert site about 50 miles west of Idaho Falls, Idaho. The small cylindrical section in the center of the platform has access ports that allow access to the reactor core for refueling and experiment loading and unloading during routine outages. The platform, a layer of shield blocks totalling more than 150,000 lbs, and then the 62,000-lb reactor vessel top head are temporarily removed in order to complete the ATR core overhaul. CREDIT: Idaho National Laboratory via AP

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WA, OR Preparing For Worst Case Nuclear Disaster In Ukraine

Anna King

Northwest officials are preparing in case a radiological event should occur anywhere in the world. Their task would be to detect it, understand what it is and where it came from and tell the public how to respond.