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Friday, June 8, 2012

US and European energy supplies vulnerable to climate change

US and European energy supplies vulnerable to climate change

Vienna, Austria (SPX) Jun 08, 2012
Higher water temperatures and reduced river flows in Europe and the United States in recent years have resulted in reduced production, or temporary shutdown, of several thermoelectric power plants, resulting in increased electricity prices and raising concerns about future energy security in a changing climate. Thermoelectric (nuclear or fossil-fuelled) power plants, supply 91% and 78% of

Nuclear and coal-fired electrical plants vulnerable to climate change

Seattle WA (SPX) Jun 08, 2012
Warmer water and reduced river flows in the United States and Europe in recent years have led to reduced production, or temporary shutdown, of several thermoelectric power plants. For instance, the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Alabama had to shut down more than once last summer because the Tennessee River's water was too warm to use it for cooling. A study by European and University of Wa

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