Uploaded February 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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What is the United States doing with all of the nuclear waste we've accumulated over the years? It's not looking good. An 8th grader (one man team!) from The Nueva School "Science Rap Academy" explains the situation in this parody of "Basket Case" by Green Day. ↓ More info and resources below ↓

John Oliver on Nuclear Waste: youtu.be/ZwY2E0hjGuU

This is the first ever SRA video with all instrumentation played by students.

Guitar & Drums by Eli
Bass by Sophia
Recorded by Jim Munzenrider
Special Thanks to Greg & Sara
Mixed by ChaseMooreMusic

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