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Nuclear power’s decline in New England could cause blackouts

By Andrew Follett
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:13 AM · 2 min read read
Nuclear power’s decline in New England could cause blackouts

Competition from natural gas and environmental opposition are causing New England's nuclear power plants to shutdown, leaving its power grid dangerously overworked, according to an article published in Forbes Monday.

Competition from natural gas and environmental opposition are causing New England's nuclear power plants to shutdown, leaving its power grid dangerously overworked, according to an article published in Forbes Monday.…

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