Comment by brc

This type of problem with extending lifetime shows the problems that are coming from a two- decade plus halt in construction of new plants due to fearmongering by pressure groups. Even though plant construction has recommenced, it's not possible to catch up. So the pressure groups have actually engendered a situation where a safety problem is more likely. Eliminating the plants was never going to be possible, accelerated replacement with better designs would have been a better outcome.