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21 May, 2021 Author Abbie Bennett
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year as U.S. utilities response plans remain complicated by COVID-19.
Forecasters predicted 13 to 20 named storms, with six to 10 of those expected to become hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, NOAA anticipates three to five could become major hurricanes, defined as Category 3 and above. In a May 20 press briefing detailing its 2021 outlook, NOAA experts said there is a 60% chance of an above-normal season with only a 10% chance of a below-normal season.
The 2020 season saw 30 named storms, with seven each causing more than $1 billion in damages, representing the most active season in 170 years. In April, NOAA updated data used to determine its hurricane season outlook, increasing its expectations of named hurricanes during the average Atlantic season to 14, from
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NY regulators clear way for cleanup of Indian Point nuclear power plant
By AP Reporter
Indian Point nuclear plant site sold
The Indian Point nuclear power plant site has officially been sold to a company called Holtec, who agreed to dismantle and clean up the facility.
BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) - State regulators approved a deal Wednesday that clears the way for decommissioning the recently idled Indian Point nuclear power plant north of New York City.
The state Public Service Commission approved the transfer of the plant from Entergy Corp. to Holtec International subsidiaries, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Decommissioning of the site along the Hudson River is projected to cost $2.3 billion and to take at least 12 years.