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Video: Europe debates nuclear power in wake of Japan crisis
The debate over nuclear energy has heated up in Europe. Though always controversial, the events post earthquake and tsunami in Japan have brought the issue to the forefront in the media and political arenas in some European countries.
In May a government safety review of nuclear plants in the UK will be released, taking account of the events at Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. For more on this story see this article from BBC News.
photo by Windgeist (Flickr CC)
In Germany, where nuclear power is always especially controversial, the issue has sparked political action of late.
From Deutsche Welle:
The governing CDU/FDP coalition has now put a hold on plans to extend the lifespan of Germanys’ reactors. Particularly aging reactors like the one in Neckarwestheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg will probably shut down earlier than previously expected.
Check out this video report from Deutsche Welle for more:
Also see the Guardian’s data blog for comprehensive list of nuclear incidents and accidents around the world.
Tags: debate, earthquake nuclear, Europe, Germany, japan, plant, power, tsunami, UK
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