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RETRO LOCAL Three Mile Island's Lasting Legacy

Many nuclear plants in the U.S. are old and unprofitable, including Three Mile Island.

Aired 01/24/2020

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RETRO LOCAL Three Mile Island's Lasting Legacy

Special | 6mVideo has Closed Captions

Many nuclear plants in the U.S. are old and unprofitable, including Three Mile Island.

On the 40th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, there's a growing debate over the role nuclear energy plays in addressing the climate crisis. Nuclear plants provide about 20% of the nation's electricity. But many nuclear plants in the U.S. are old and unprofitable, including Three Mile Island. The plant is scheduled to close in September 2019.

Aired 01/24/2020

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WITF

RETRO LOCAL Three Mile Island's Lasting Legacy

Special | 6mVideo has Closed Captions

On the 40th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, there's a growing debate over the role nuclear energy plays in addressing the climate crisis. Nuclear plants provide about 20% of the nation's electricity. But many nuclear plants in the U.S. are old and unprofitable, including Three Mile Island. The plant is scheduled to close in September 2019.

Aired 01/24/2020

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