Full Title: NRC Should Take Actions to Fully Consider the Potential Effects of Climate Change
Author(s): U.S. Government Accountability Office
Publisher(s): U.S. Government Accountability Office
Publication Date: April 2, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
Climate change is expected to exacerbate natural hazards—including heat,
drought, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and sea level rise. In addition, climate change may affect extreme cold weather events. Risks to nuclear power plants from these hazards include loss of offsite power, damage to systems and equipment, and diminished cooling capacity, potentially resulting in reduced operations or plant shutdowns.