The Death of an Aging Nuclear Plant

The Slow, Dangerous Death of an Aging Nuclear Power Plant
Michael Jungblut / Laif / Redux

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Since the reactors themselves are still too radioactive to take apart, they will remain in place for another 50 to 70 years before being dismantled.

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