The U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against three anti-nuclear groups, after they filed a petition against 20- year extension of the operating licence for the NextEra Energy Seabrook’s nuclear power plant, writes Newburyport News.
Last year, Maryland-based Beyond Nuclear, Exeter’s Seacoast Anti-Pollution League and the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club tried to challenge the re-licensing application saying that there is enough wind to replace the nuclear energy.
“The decision by a Boston federal court to deny an appeal by three environmental groups challenging the 20-year license extension for the Seabrook nuclear plant comes on the heels of a $200 million grant by the Department of Energy for offshore wind power development,” said C-10 executive director Sandra Gavutis.
After reviewing the appeal the Court ruled against them, saying that their arguments were not convincing.
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Offshore WIND staff, January 08, 2013