Nuclear power’s reliability is dropping as extreme weather increases

Photo: Cooling water is only one factor that limits the productivity of nuclear power plants. Getty Images. Article by K. E. D. COAN. Ars Technica – July 24, 2021. 

A comprehensive analysis shows that warmer temperatures aren’t the only threat.

With extreme weather causing power failures in California and Texas, it’s increasingly clear that the existing power infrastructure isn’t designed for these new conditions. Past research has shown that nuclear power plants are […]

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