Tribe members opinions
Does the tribe members think this act is fair. True or false?
False
The DOE thinks they need to continue with this act because of money. True or False?
True
If a citizen consumes toxic waste, they will get extremely sick. True or false?
True
What year did they ditch this idea? (not included in script so guess if you don't know)
2010
What state is this act in?
Nevada
The land has deep cultural and spiritual meaning to the Western Shoshone tribe. True or False?
True
What is the nation wide problem they are trying to solve?
"where do we put toxic waste?"
Does the air have a possibility of becoming toxic for humans?
Yes
What was this project called?
The Yucca Mountain Project
What mountains was this project in?
Yucca Mountains
False
Over 80
What tribe was this project affecting?
The western shoshone tribe
Where was this toxic waste disposed of?
What country is this project taken place in?
Nye County
The government claims this land is federal property. Does the tribe agree?
The tribe does not agree
How much money was spent on this problem?
19 billion dollars
If this project was put in place, what would have made it ideal to some standard?
Little rain
What group was putting this project into place?
DOE or Department of Energy
What is the estimated amount of toxic waste that the DOE says that will be disposed of?
88,000 tons
When was the Treaty of Ruby Valley created?
1863
Who came up and presented the idea for this act to President Bush?
Secretary Abraham
Was the air or water ever affected or was it just an "if, then" situation?
It was an "if, then" situation
How many tons of toxic waste has been disposed of?
70,000 tons so far
What year did this act first get proposed?
1982