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August 22, 2025, 9:35AMNuclear NewsHash Hashemian and Ken Rueter

A view of the East Tennessee Technology Park after core cleanup was completed. (Photo: DOE)

ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy’s reflection on the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test (Nuclear Newswire, July 16) was a thoughtful and fitting remembrance of the achievements and legacy of the World War II generation of nuclear pioneers. We also see legacy environmental cleanup as a vital next step as our industry launches what Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has defined as “Manhattan Project 2.0.”

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