Now Nuclear Can't Afford to Stop!

[webfarmer]

Another one of those little problems that the nuclear industry hasn't been able to handle after some 60 years of business.

Funds to Shut Nuclear Plants Fall Short - Salt Lake Tribune - 19 Jun 09

"The companies that own almost half the nation's nuclear reactors are not setting aside enough money to dismantle them, and many may sit idle for decades

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[markmc03]

It's too big to fail, obviously. Must shovel more money in.

[webfarmer]

You got it! That and "pre-bailouts" via government loan guarantees. It's nuts.