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Oyster Creek nuclear plant taken offline via Asbury Park Press

Posted on 2016/12/14 by nfield

  LACEY – Oyster Creek Generating Station, the nation’s oldest functioning nuclear power plant, was taken offline Tuesday in order for operators to make repairs to its turbine control system. The system monitors turbine conditions, speed, temperature and pressure, according to officials … Continue reading →

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Belgium’s ageing nuclear plants worry neighbours via BBC News

Posted on 2016/02/02 by norma field

Belgium’s neighbours have expressed alarm at its plans to extend the life of 40-year-old nuclear reactors, seen by critics as dangerous. Just across the border, the German city of Aachen and the Dutch city of Maastricht have announced they are … Continue reading →

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