On this weeks episode, we discuss the potential for a nuclear meltdown at the Surry Nuclear Power Plant. A meltdown here could potentially place over 2 million citizens in harms way should there be a release of radioactive contaminants. Are you prepared? 

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Sources: 

NRC Webpage: https://www.nrc.gov/homepage/features.html#143938

Surry Upgrade: https://www.power-eng.com/nuclear/westinghouse-to-supply-ic-upgrade-equipment-to-surry-1-and-2/#gref

How Long can Nuclear Power Plants Run?: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/how-long-can-a-nuclear-plant-run-regulators-consider-100-years/597294/

Nuclear neighbors: Population rises near US reactors: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42555888

Nuclear Emergencies: https://www.ready.gov/nuclear-power-plants

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