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G7: Nuclear Debate: Background

The Pilgrim Plant

The 52-Year History Of The Pilgrim Nuclear Plant
For more than five decades, the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth has been a controversial fixture in Massachusetts.
Staff ‘Overwhelmed’ at Nuclear Plant, but U.S. Won’t Shut It
“The N.R.C. didn’t do a good job of explaining why a troubled plant can still be operating safely,”
Answering Questions About The Pilgrim Shutdown
Pilgrim Shutdown Ends Nuclear Power Era In Massachusetts

Nuclear Plant Closures

Timeline of Nuclear Energy in US
Communities Surrounding Closed Nuclear Power Plants Face Terrible Challenges Moving Forward
Many of the nuclear plants that are closing are ones located in areas with considerable transmission constraints.
Prospects for Restoring Closed Nuclear Plants to Operation
Many longtime nuclear opponents are now willing to tolerate, or even embrace, the still-controversial power source.

Nuclear Cycle

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