Voices: As a pediatrician, I’m asking Utah to pass on international radioactive waste

Children living in Utah are exposed to more than their fair share of harmful toxins.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) An EnergySolutions facility near Grantsville on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) An EnergySolutions facility near Grantsville on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

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