This month's top stories cover an NRC environmental clearance for an advanced reactor in Texas, a deadly hydrogen sulfide incident under CSB investigation, SOCMA's regulatory priorities and new industry developments.
An explosion at a Longview pulp mill resulted in the death of 11 people and the release of hazardous chemicals into the environment. Authorities are actively cleaning up, protecting water sources, and monitoring air quality.
While first responders prevented a disaster, it revealed gaps in safety systems and the critical need for better hazard management, operator training, and emergency preparedness to protect communities and the environment.
