Extreme Heat, Drought Show Vulnerability of Nuclear Power Plants

Extreme Heat, Drought Show Vulnerability of Nuclear Power Plants Inside Climate News Will 2012 go down as the year that left the idea of nuclear energy expansion in the hot, dry dust? Nuclear energy might be an important weapon in the battle against climate change, some scientists have argued, because it doesn't emit greenhouse gases. Drought, heat test nuclear energy's limits U-T San Diego - ‎ Will 2012 go down as the year that left the idea of nuclear energy expansion in the hot, dry dust? Nuclear energy might be an important weapon in the battle against climate change, some scientists have argued, because it doesn't emit greenhouse gases. Drought hits U.S. power supply UPI.com - ‎ MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Water shortages due to ongoing drought affect the U.S. power supply as power plants become overheated and shut down or run at lower capacity, analysts say. Because they are completely dependent on water for ... Water shortages hit US power supply New Scientist - ‎ As the United States' extended heat wave and drought threaten to raise global food prices, energy production is also feeling the pressure. Across the nation, power plants are becoming overheated and shutting down or running at lower capacity; drilling ...

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