Science & Environment

Oregon Department of Energy says illegally dumped radioactive fracking waste can stay in the ground

By Bradley W. Parks (OPB)

Bend, Ore. March 24, 2021 5:38 p.m.

A hazardous waste landfill in rural Oregon illegally accepted about 2.5 million pounds of radioactive fracking waste. The state Department of Energy says it can stay in the ground.