In the 1970s, the U.S. launched an ambitious plan to solve its growing nuclear waste problem: reprocess spent fuel into usable energy. The result was the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Centeran ultra-secure, state-of-the-art complex in South Carolina designed to handle the nations radioactive leftovers. But despite half a billion dollars invested and near-complete construction, it never processed a single gram of fuel.
What happened? In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of Barnwellhow Cold War optimism collided with nuclear non-proliferation fears, and how a symbol of energy innovation turned into one of Americas most expensive abandoned facilities. From political fallout to urban legends, the sites story is stranger than fictionand not quite over.
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