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Why shutting down a nuclear plant takes decades

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You cannot simply turn off a radioactive facility, lock the door, and walk away. Dismantling a nuclear reactor requires a grueling, multi-decade process of cooling spent rods, decontaminating concrete, and burying materials deep underground. The cleanup budget often rivals the original construction costs, making it the most expensive real estate demolition project conceivable.

Why shutting down a nuclear plant takes decades
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