San Onofre nuclear plant may resume partial service in June
Friday, May 4, 2012 - 00:30
in Earth & Climate
Southern California Edison says the plant may have to run at a reduced capacity forever. The plant was shut down three months ago because steam generator tubes began leaking radioactive steam.The problems at the San Onofre nuclear power plant are serious enough that the facility will not be able to operate at full capacity when it reopens, perhaps as early as June.
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