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Re:Michigan could provide $300M to reopen nuclear power plant by koolba on Monday April 17, 2023 @08:40PM (#35608573)
> Do we really have to put these plants on critical natural resources? I realize the plant is already on Lake Michigan.

You mean by the water? I’m hardly an expert on the subject, but pretty sure you need a large water source for a nuclear plant both for the turbines and excess cooling.

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Re:Michigan could provide $300M to reopen nuclear power plant by nonethewiser on Monday April 17, 2023 @09:11PM (#35608761)
It’s easiest to put it near the largest fresh water system in the world. It’s also easiest to use coal and oil. But are these the best options overall?
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