Proposed Nuclear Waste Storage in Webster Parish (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Webster Parish, Louisiana, 32.6147009, -93.2889164
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-03-06
Duration: 00:12:15
Subjects: Environment | NUCLEAR WASTE | Salt domes | United States. Department of Energy
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
Description
This segment from the March 6, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an in-depth report on the proposed storage of nuclear waste in the Vacherie salt dome in Webster Parish. This report includes: the controversy over the ongoing study by LSU researchers on the suitability of the salt dome for nuclear waste storage; interviews with concerned citizens; and the agreement made between Louisiana and the federal government, giving Louisiana veto power on storing nuclear waste in the state. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome