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Climate Central: Compared to coal and natural gas, nuclear power plants offer a significant advantage when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions -- they don't emit any. However, in an ironic twist, it seems that climate change is increasingly causing problems for operators of nuclear plants.
Like coal-fired power plants, nuclear facilities use large amounts of water for cooling purposes. After water has cycled through the plant, it is discharged back into a nearby waterway, usually a lake or a river, at a higher......
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Heat and Drought Pose Risks for Nuclear Power Plants
Posted by Climate Central: Andrew Freedman on July 18th, 2012
Posted in Water Conservation