July 16, 2026

New study says NNSA underestimates toll of pit production fire

By ExchangeMonitor

A new study by Princeton University researchers argues that the National Nuclear Security Administration’s analysis underestimates the geographic and health impacts of any potential severe plutonium fire at pit production facilities.
The peer-reviewed study,…

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