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US Shutdowns / Illinois Senate Passes Bill That Aims To Prevent Nuclear Closures

By David Dalton
2 September 2021

Exelon planning to shut four reactors at Byron and Dresden
Illinois Senate Passes Bill That Aims To Prevent Nuclear Closures
The Byron nuclear power station is one of two that are on the verge of closure in Illinois. Courtesy Wikipedia.
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that aims to prevent two nuclear power stations from shutting this autumn, sending the legislation to the House where it was uncertain if the chamber would bring the legislation to a vote.

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