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Strikes spread to all nuclear plants in France via PressTV

Posted on 2016/06/02 by norma field

[…] Members of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) union voted to down tools at all 19 nuclear power plants on Thursday. “All power production sites voted to strike from Thursday. All 19 nuclear plants voted for the strike. We … Continue reading →

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Cops and Protesters Clash in Paris as Strike Shuts Down France’s Nuclear Plants via Vice

Posted on 2016/05/27 by norma field

Nuclear power plants in France joined the nationwide industrial action this week, as protests against a controversial labor reform law escalated into more violence. A spokesperson for French trade union CGT told AFP that 19 refineries had voted to join … Continue reading →

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After fuel blockade, French unions threaten nuclear plant walkouts over labour reform via France24

Posted on 2016/05/25 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Police broke up a fuel depot blockade in France on Wednesday and France’s hardline CGT union prepared for a strike at a nuclear plant, escalating a standoff over proposed new labour laws. France has also mobilised its emergency motor fuel … Continue reading →

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France’s nuclear giant Areva admits to ‘400 irregularities’ in power plant parts via The Telegraph

Posted on 2016/05/06 by yukimiyamotodepaul

France’s ailing nuclear giant, Areva, faced a major scandal on Tuesday after the country’s nuclear watchdog confirmed there have been “irregularities” in 400 parts produced in its reactors since 1965, and that “around 50 are currently in service in France’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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France to close nuclear power plant after German and Swiss criticism via Deutsche Welle

Posted on 2016/03/07 by norma field

French officials have announced plans to close Fessenheim power plant by the end of the year. The decision comes after an ongoing dispute with Switzerland and Germany over the plant’s safety. Green minister Emmanuelle Cosse said Monday that France would … Continue reading →

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France to distribute iodine tablets near nuclear power stations　via RFI

Posted on 2015/12/26 by norma field

France’s nuclear safety watchdog is to distribute iodine tablets to people living near the country’s 19 nuclear power stations, warning that an accident is possible but not probable. France relies on nuclear power for a large part of its energy … Continue reading →

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Risk of cancer from occupational exposure to ionising radiation: retrospective cohort study of workers in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States (INWORKS) via The bmj

Posted on 2015/10/21 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Abstract Study question Is protracted exposure to low doses of ionising radiation associated with an increased risk of solid cancer? Methods In this cohort study, 308 297 workers in the nuclear industry from France, the United Kingdom, and the United States … Continue reading →

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Nuclear waste leaves France for Australia via Sky News

Posted on 2015/10/16 by yukimiyamotodepaul

A ship carrying 25 tonnes of nuclear waste has left France for Australia despite protests from environmental campaigners who said they were concerned about ‘deficiencies’ in the vessel. The BBC Shanghai left the northern French port of Cherbourg after getting … Continue reading →

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France tilting toward nuclear phase-out via DW

Posted on 2015/09/09 by yukimiyamotodepaul

As the traditionally strong French nuclear power industry continues to be plagued by technical and financial difficulties, the government has sought to cut nuclear power in favor of renewables. French Environment Minister Segolene Royal sparked rebuke Tuesday (08.09.2015) by tying … Continue reading →

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France law to halve energy use, slash nuclear dependence via Yahoo News UK (AFP)

Posted on 2015/07/23 by yukimiyamotodepaul

French lawmakers were set to adopt a new law on Wednesday that will halve the country’s energy consumption by 2050 and slash its reliance on nuclear energy. Under the new law, which was to be put to a final vote … Continue reading →

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