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The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems

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US regulators warned Holtec International about a 'chilled work environment' at the Palisades nuclear plant, where a contractor fell into a reactor cavity during a fuel rod refueling incident. Critics argue that financial and political pressures to revive nuclear power for AI-driven energy demand are increasing accident risks. The warning comes as the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission urges the company to address safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

Key points

• US Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a warning to Holtec International regarding a 'chilled work environment' at the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan.
• A contractor fell into a reactor cavity during a fuel rod refueling incident, causing a bundle of fuel rods to nearly tip over.

Context

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is a site critical to Donald Trump's efforts to revive the nuclear industry. Holtec International is racing to reopen a previously shuttered reactor, but safety concerns remain a major hurdle.

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Evidence is limited to a single incident and a regulatory warning. No specific dates for the accident are provided, and the article does not contain data on the number of accidents or financial pressures on the company.

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