Credit risks associated with climate change for nuclear power plant operators in the US will rise over the next 10 to 20 years, Moody’s Investor Service said.
In a subscriber report on its website, Moody’s said climate hazards will probably worsen for US nuclear power plant operators over the next two decades.
“The severity of hurricanes, rising sea levels, heat stress and other hazards will vary by region, and the credit effect will depend on plant operators’ ability to invest in mitigating measures,” Moody’s said.
In a subscriber report on its website, Moody’s said climate hazards will probably worsen for US nuclear power plant operators over the next two decades.
“The severity of hurricanes, rising sea levels, heat stress and other hazards will vary by region, and the credit effect will depend on plant operators’ ability to invest in mitigating measures,” Moody’s said.
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