Climate Changed
Perry Says White House Still Backs Nevada Nuclear Dump
- Trump said he’s ‘inclined’ to oppose Yucca Mountain project
- Statement was a reversal from past support by the president
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the White House still supports construction of a planned repository for nuclear waste in Nevada, despite President Donald Trump’s suggestion over the weekend that he was reconsidering.
When asked if the Trump administration still supports Yucca Mountain, Perry swiftly said “Yes.”