Gone Fission: Controversial Nuke Plant Near New York City Shuts Down By Michael Hill | April 30, 2021
BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, capping a decades-long battle over a key source of electricity in the heart of New York City’s suburbs that opponents have called a threat to millions living in the densely packed region.
The retirement of the Indian Point Energy Center along the Hudson River could increase New York’s short-term reliance on natural gas plants, despite the state’s goal of reducing carbon emissions. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo and others who fought for its shutdown argue any benefits from the plant are eclipsed by the nightmare prospect of a major nuclear accident or a terror strike 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of the city.
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Controversial Nuclear Plant Near NYC Shuts Down
Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, unplugging a key source of electricity for nearby New York City that opponents call a threat to millions living in the surrounding, densely packed metropolitan region.
Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, unplugging a key source of electricity for nearby New York City that opponents call a threat to millions living in the surrounding, densely packed metropolitan region.
The retirement of the Indian Point Energy Center could increase New York s short-term reliance on natural gas plants, despite the state s goal of reducing carbon emissions.
Gone Fission: Controversial nuke plant near NYC shuts down
MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press
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1of6FILE - This Feb. 28, 2017, file photo shows Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, N.Y. Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, April 30, 2021, capping a long battle over a key source of electricity for nearby New York City that opponents called a safety threat to millions in the densely packed metropolitan region.Seth Wenig/APShow MoreShow Less
2of6FILE - In this April 20, 2007, file photo, Tracy Sudoko, a control room agent at the Indian Point Energy Center, works on a report at the facility in Buchanan, N.Y. Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, April 30, 2021, capping a long battle over a key source of electricity for nearby New York City that opponents called a safety threat to millions in the densely packed metropolitan region.Julie Jacobson/APShow MoreShow Less
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BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, capping a decades-long battle over a key source of electricity in the heart of New York City s suburbs that opponents have called a threat to millions living in the densely packed region.
The retirement of the Indian Point Energy Center along the Hudson River could increase New York s short-term reliance on natural gas plants, despite the state s goal of reducing carbon emissions. But Governor Andrew Cuomo and others who fought for its shutdown argue any benefits from the plant are eclipsed by the nightmare prospect of a major nuclear accident or a terror strike 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of the city.