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Lithuanian reactor: The Chernobyl effect and the Fukushima effect have come and gone (Photo: Wikipedia)

Debate on nuclear energy rekindles in parts of Europe

The role of nuclear energy has returned to the centre of the political debate in various corners of Europe.

Two nations are discussing their reliance on nuclear energy this week: one whether to expand it, the other whether to decrease it. A third was given the go-ahead for a new nuclear power plant last week.

On Tuesday (14 October) the Finnish parliament will discuss the plan for a new nuclear facility, while the French parliament will vote on an energy package that includes sca...

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Lithuanian reactor: The Chernobyl effect and the Fukushima effect have come and gone (Photo: Wikipedia)

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