Drought Could Force Nuke-Plant Shutdowns

(AP) -- Nuclear reactors across the Southeast could be forced to throttle back or temporarily shut down later this year because drought is drying up the rivers and lakes that supply power plants with the awesome amounts of cooling water they need to operate.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news120375073.html">Drought Could Force Nuke-Plant Shutdowns</a></p> <p>(AP) -- Nuclear reactors across the Southeast could be forced to throttle back or temporarily shut down later this year because drought is drying up the rivers and lakes that supply power plants with the awesome amounts of cooling water they need to operate.</p>