The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has reversed a decision to allow a South Florida nuclear power station to continue running for up to 80 years by ordering a new review of potential environmental risks, including those posed by climate change.
According to AP, the NRC issued an order to reverse a 2019 decision by a previous, Republican-led commission to extend Florida Power & Light’s operating licence for the Turkey Point-3 and -4 nuclear power plants, about 40 km south of Miami, until 2052 and 2053. Turkey Point-3 began commercial operation in December 1972 and Turkey Point-4 in September 1974.
According to AP, the NRC issued an order to reverse a 2019 decision by a previous, Republican-led commission to extend Florida Power & Light’s operating licence for the Turkey Point-3 and -4 nuclear power plants, about 40 km south of Miami, until 2052 and 2053. Turkey Point-3 began commercial operation in December 1972 and Turkey Point-4 in September 1974.
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