Tag Archives: France

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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David Cameron gives go ahead to build Chinese nuclear reactor in ESSEX via The Express

Posted on 2015/09/06 by norma field

DAVID Cameron is poised to sign a landmark deal next month to allow China to build a prototype nuclear reactor in Bradwell, Essex – which would become the first Chinese-operated facility in the West. The deal, part of a wide-ranging … 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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Large Fire Erupts at Paluel Nuclear Power Plant in France via Sputnik

Posted on 2015/07/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

According to reports, a large fire occurred at the Paluel nuclear power plant in Normandy, France. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A large fire occurred at the Paluel nuclear power plant in Normandy, France, Le Figaro reported Friday citing the plant management. According to the … Continue reading →

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French nuclear waste will triple after decommissioning: agency via Reuters

Posted on 2015/07/02 by norma field

PARIS (Reuters) – The amount of nuclear waste stored in France will triple once all its nuclear installations have been decommissioned, which will boost the need for storage facilities, French nuclear waste agency Andra said. In a report released on … Continue reading →

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France Loses Enthusiasm for Nuclear Power　via Scientific American

Posted on 2015/06/30 by norma field

Nuclear’s share of electricty will drop from 75 percent to 50 percent by 2025 due to loss of know-how and requirements for more renewable sources […] However, in fulfillment of a campaign promise, President François Hollande’s government is aiming to … Continue reading →

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World Court condemns French nuclear tests via New Zealand History

Posted on 2015/06/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The ruling by the International Court of Justice was part of New Zealand’s long campaign against French nuclear testing in the Pacific. Though the French ignored the court’s interim injunction and carried on testing in the atmosphere, continuing protests soon … Continue reading →

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Alarm Spreads Over Meltdown at French Nuclear Plant via sputniknews

Posted on 2015/06/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The French nuclear safety watchdog says it has found “multiple failure modes” that carry “grave consequences” on crucial safety relief valves on the Flamanville nuclear plant in northern France, which could lead to meltdown. The new-build facility, that has been … Continue reading →

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French Nuclear Model Falters via The New York Times

Posted on 2015/05/09 by yukimiyamotodepaul

PARIS — For decades, France has been a living laboratory for atomic energy, getting nearly three-quarters of its electricity from nuclear power — a higher proportion by far than in any other country. And France’s nuclear companies have long been … Continue reading →

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Les mensonges du nucléaire français via Le Monde

Posted on 2015/05/05 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Une enquête édifiante sur les secrets de cette industrie dont on nous vante les mérites depuis les années 1960 (lundi 4 mai, à 22 h 55, sur Canal+). A en croire ce documentaire, les mensonges sur le nucléaire français sont … Continue reading →

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