Closing Pilgrim
A 2019 series of stories on the closing of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth.
State Reaches Deal With Pilgrim Owners On Cleanup
Agreement ensures financial, environmental, and public safety protections during the dismantlement and cleanup of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth
Photos: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Shuts Down
On Friday at 5:28 p.m., the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth shut down its reactor, forever.
In An Identical Simulator, Pilgrim Operators Prep For Shutdown
The Plymouth nuclear plant is shutting down for good. Reactor operators train for "cold shutdown" at a nearby training center.
Pilgrim is closing. So then what happens to the radioactive waste?
The powering-down process is called decommissioning, and a lot of people are worried about safety, cost and where the nuclear material will finally end up.
Timeline: The 52-Year History Of The Pilgrim Nuclear Plant
The Plymouth plant has been a controversial fixture Massachusetts for more than five decades. But on May 31, the plant will produce its last watt and shut down for good....
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You asked, we answered: Questions about the Pilgrim shutdown
From spent fuel storage to the future of our energy mix, here are the answers to your questions about the closing of Plymouth's nuclear plant.
As Pilgrim Powers Down, Some Worry It Will Leave Behind Too Much Radiation
The Plymouth nuclear plant releases small amounts of radiation as part of its normal operation. As it prepares to shut down, some worry about what will be left behind.
Historic Plymouth Looks To A Future Without Pilgrim
The nuclear plant is shutting down for good. And Plymouth -- known as "America's Hometown" -- will have to adjust to life post-Pilgrim.
This Vermont Town Took A Big Hit When Its Nuclear Plant Closed
Vermont Yankee closed five years ago, and its host community of Vernon has had a rough adjustment to its new social and economic reality. There may be lessons for Plymouth...
For 46 Years, Pilgrim Nuclear Plant Has Used Water From Cape Cod Bay. How Has It Impacted The Ecosystem?
The nuclear plant in Plymouth is closing in May. Here's what we know about how its cooling water system has affected marine life in Cape Cod Bay.