Aging nuclear plants in New England

Similar to the Japan plant, at both Pilgrim and Vermont Yankee stations, there are concerns about spent fuel rods, which must be immersed in water to prevent radioactive release, in a pool in upper levels of the building, making them more vulnerable to a sudden loss of coolant. This photo shows an aerial view of the Pilgrim Station.
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By Beth Daley, Globe Staff
Similar to the Japan plant, at both Pilgrim and Vermont Yankee stations, there are concerns about spent fuel rods, which must be immersed in water to prevent radioactive release, in a pool in upper levels of the building, making them more vulnerable to a sudden loss of coolant.

This photo shows an aerial view of the Pilgrim Station.