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Ohio Atomic Press is dedicated to exposing the history, dangers, and ongoing failures of the nuclear industry in Ohio. For decades, communities across the Buckeye State have faced environmental contamination, health risks, and broken promises from an industry that prioritizes profit over public safety. From the toxic legacy of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant to new nuclear projects looming on the horizon, we bring you the stories they don’t want told—shining a light on the hidden costs, unchecked risks, and the fight to protect Ohio’s people and environment from radioactive harm.

Ohio Nuclear Updates

Massive nuclear disaster drill raises concerns across Midwest and Canada

For one week, from March 14–21, a sweeping nuclear disaster exercise is unfolding across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario, testing the emergency response capabilities of more than 70 local, state, provincial, and federal agencies. Cobalt Magnet 25, led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), will simulate the aftermath of a nuclear power plant accident—an operation involving over 3,000 participants and extensive field activity that could make for an unsettling sight to residents in affected areas.

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North Dakota Senate votes to lift research ban on high-level nuclear waste, sparking debate

In a major policy shift, the North Dakota Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 2159 (45-2), paving the way for the state’s energy research sector to explore high-level radioactive waste projects. If signed into law, the bill would repeal a long-standing prohibition preventing the North Dakota State Energy Research Center from engaging in research, storage, or disposal efforts related to nuclear waste.

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Piketon’s Water Woes: EPA Flags Violations as Fear of Radioactive Contamination Continue

PIKETON, OH - For a town that’s been grappling with fears of radioactive pollution for years, the last thing residents wanted was another reason to doubt their tap water. But that’s exactly what they got when the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Piketon Village Public Water System (PWS) for failing to monitor disinfection by-products (DBPs) in its drinking water.

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Federal Budget Uncertainty Raises Alarms for Nuclear Cleanup Sites Nationwide

WASHINGTON - The future of nuclear cleanup efforts across the United States remains uncertain as potential federal budget cuts loom under the Trump administration’s latest cost-cutting initiatives. The Department of Energy (DOE) has yet to finalize its 2026 fiscal year budget, and concerns are growing that remediation projects at major nuclear sites, including Portsmouth, Paducah, and Oak Ridge, could see significant funding reductions.

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At Ohio Atomic Press, we are driven to expose the harsh realities of Ohio’s nuclear industry and its devastating legacy. Our team of writers, historians, scientists, and activists is committed to uncovering the secrets, lies, and consequences hidden behind the atomic curtain. From the radioactive scars of past events to the dangerous ambitions of modern nuclear plans, we reveal how Ohio has been exploited as a proving ground for the atomic age. Our mission is clear: to shine a light on the contamination, corruption, and risks caused by Ohio's Atomic Energy sector so that future generations are spared from the fallout of this toxic industry.


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