美国煤炭厂在寿命过后继续运营, 在推动清洁能源的同时引发了安全性和可靠性的辩论。 U.S. coal plants' continued operation beyond lifespans sparks safety and reliability debates amid push for cleaner energy.

越来越多的专家质疑美国老化的燃煤发电厂能否安全地在原定寿命之后运行,理由是安全顾虑和不断上涨的维护费用。 A growing number of experts question whether ageing coal-fired power plants in the U.S. can safely operate beyond their original lifespans, citing safety concerns and increasing maintenance costs. 监管机构和环境团体正在敦促加快向更清洁能源的过渡,而一些公用事业机构则认为,为保持电网的可靠性,可能需要有限的延长。 Regulatory agencies and environmental groups are urging faster transitions to cleaner energy sources, while some utilities argue that limited extensions may be necessary to maintain grid reliability. 这场辩论因气候目标和基础设施的相互交织而加剧。 The debate intensifies as climate goals and infrastructure aging intersect.