NW Illinois Stephenson county | It is my understanding that nuclear power plants have a limited life span. I think around 60 years. The radiation builds up in the containment vessel. Also the spent fuel containment pool gets full.
Here is a link with apposing views on the situation. Some say can last 100 years with updates while others say 40 years period;
http://www.today.com/id/43556350/ns/today-today_news/t/how-long-can... |
Another nuke plant shutting down
