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Consider This: The Pace Of Decommissioning Plymouth's Nuclear Plant Picks Up

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Just before Thanksgiving, the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth is expected to reach a historic milestone. All the radioactive fuel that generated electricity — and controversy — for nearly half a century will finally be removed from the reactor building, to be be stored outside in special steel and cement casks.

Consider This cohost Arun Rath speaks with WBUR senior reporter Bruce Gellerman.

This segment aired on September 17, 2021.

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