Monday, September 12, 2016

Amid climate concerns, nuclear plants feel the heat of warming water | Midwest Energy News


Nuclear power proponents say the energy source is crucial to reducing the impact of climate change.
But ironically, “We’ll have to solve global warming if we want to keep using nuclear power,” says Union of Concerned Scientists nuclear safety expert Dave Lochbaum.
That’s because nuclear power plants need large amounts of water for cooling, and overheating can present a major safety risk. As the lakes and rivers that typically supply cooling water become hotter thanks to climate change — and as droughts dry up some water bodies — nuclear power plants face problems, researchers say...
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whats up: #BustTheMyth – nukes are NOT carbon-free, clean, safe, green, or affordable!

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