People in America are fighting to save the country ’s nuclear power industry in the face of pressure from the Paris climate Exelon pressured the Illinois State Legislature to approve a raft of energy measures, including extra subsidies for nuclear as a zero-carbon energy source, by the end of May or risk the shutdown of the two plants. change agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions . Test cases to save nuclear power plants at risk of closure are taking place in Illinois , Ohio and New York , while supporters argue nuclear power should receive the same subsidies as solar and wind , as it creates no greenhouse gases and can operate in extreme conditions . However , opponents of the policy argue paying for more upgrades to already outdated units will put pressure on the consumer , while taking attention away from true renewable energies .
People in America are fighting to save the country ’s nuclear power industry in the face of pressure from the Paris climate change agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions . Test cases to save nuclear power plants at risk of closure are taking place in Illinois , Ohio and New York , while supporters argue nuclear power should receive the same subsidies as solar and wind , as it creates no greenhouse gases and can operate in extreme conditions . However , opponents of the policy argue paying for more upgrades to already outdated units will put pressure on the consumer , while taking attention away from true renewable energies .