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In a historic move, the state of Nevada has passed a groundbreaking nuclear waste law that effectively bans the storage of high-level radioactive waste within its borders. The new legislation, signed into law by Governor Sarah Michaels on Thursday, marks a significant victory for environmental activists and residents who have long been opposed to the storage of nuclear waste in the state.The legislation, known as Senate Bill 702, prohibits the construction and operation of any new nuclear waste storage facilities in Nevada. It also mandates the closure and cleanup of existing facilities within five years. This includes the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, which has been a focal point of debate and opposition for decades.Governor Michaels hailed the passage of the law as a major step forward for the state's environmental protection efforts. "Nevada has long been a target for the nuclear industry looking to dump its waste in our backyard," she said in a statement. "With this law, we are sending a clear message that we will not allow our state to become a dumping ground for dangerous nuclear waste."The passage of Senate Bill 702 comes after years of legal battles and public outcry over the potential environmental and health risks associated with nuclear waste storage. Proponents of the law argue that storing radioactive waste in Nevada poses a significant threat to the state's water supply, public health, and natural environment.Opponents of the legislation, however, argue that the ban could have economic repercussions for the state, as it would prevent the potential economic benefits associated with hosting a nuclear waste repository. They also claim that the new law could potentially jeopardize the federal government's ability to properly dispose of its nuclear waste.Despite these concerns, the majority of Nevada lawmakers and residents have voiced their support for the law, citing the need to protect the state's environment and public health. Environmental activists have praised the legislation as a critical step towards a more sustainable and nuclear-free future.As Nevada becomes the latest state to take a stand against nuclear waste storage, the debate over the management and disposal of radioactive waste continues to rage on at the national level. With growing concerns about the long-term environmental impacts of nuclear waste, many are calling for more sustainable and responsible solutions to this pressing issue.