Water has always been the major uncertainty at Yucca Mountain.

The debate over Yucca Mountain may focus on a more immediate future, of a few thousand years.

At first glance, Yucca Mountain seems perfect for the job.

Even if Yucca Mountain is eventually opened, it seems unlikely to be available until well into the next century.

Yucca Mountain passes, even if 50 percent of the doses were higher than the new standard.

Yucca Mountain will be even tougher to pull off, in one regard.

They will continue to do this whether or not Yucca Mountain proceeds.

Yucca Mountain was also chosen as the lead candidate by a vote of Congress.

"Yucca Mountain is holding back, and they may never find a place for it," she said.

"I don't think there will be activity on the floor dealing with Yucca Mountain," he said.