The federal government plans to store nuclear waste under a mountain in Nevada, but many people who live in Nevada are trying their best to have it housed elsewhere. This is a classic example of

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This is a classic example of NIMBY, which stands for "not in my backyard." Many people who live in Nevada do not want the nuclear waste stored in their state, even though it may be necessary for the greater good.

The Federal Government Plans to Store Nuclear Waste Under a Mountain