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September 03, 2013

More U.S. nuclear power plant closures to come?
Vernon, Vt. (UPI) Aug 30, 2013
The closing of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant could be indicative of more shutdowns to come, experts say. It is the fifth such announcement in the nation's nuclear energy sector this year. San Onofre's two reactors in California, Kewaunee in Wisconsin and Crystal River 3 in Florida are also being retired. Vermont Yankee's owner, New Orleans-based Entergy Corp., cited competition from cheap natural gas and high costs tied to regulation as reasons for its decision to close the plant, ann ... read more

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