France could close a third of nuclear reactors: minister
France's new environment minister said Monday nearly a third of the country's reactors could be shut under plans to scale back the amount of electricity produced from nuclear power.
France's new environment minister said Monday nearly a third of the country's reactors could be shut under plans to scale back the amount of electricity produced from nuclear power.
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Energy & Green Tech
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Energy & Green Tech
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Engineering
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