The US's oldest active nuclear power plant is to shut down this year, a year ahead of schedule. The Oyster Creek facility in New Jersey was due to close at the end of 2019 but has become too costly to run, according to its operator, Exelon. N.Y. But Oyster Creek's original license was granted first, making it the oldest of the nation's commercial nuclear reactors that are still operating. The plant supports 500 jobs directly and adds about $80m to the local economy. Concerns have been raised about safety, with environmental groups saying waste water from the plant has damaged marine habitats. In March 2018, US President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, which aims to limit global warming by curbing carbon emissions blamed for causing dangerous changes such as rising sea levels.
The US's oldest active nuclear power plant is to shut down this year, a year ahead of schedule. The Oyster Creek facility in New Jersey was due to close at the end of 2019 but has become too costly to run, according to its operator, Exelon. The plant supports 500 jobs directly and adds about $80m to the local economy. Concerns have been raised about safety, with environmental groups saying waste water from the plant has damaged marine habitats. In March 2018, US President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, which aims to limit global warming by curbing carbon emissions blamed for causing dangerous changes such as rising sea levels.