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Nuclear power revival leaves safety issues unresolved [1]

PARIS: As concern over global warming grows, the nuclear industry is stepping up efforts to portray itself as a viable source of clean energy. Governments are increasingly receptive, including the British government, which last year backed the construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants. Antinuclear environmentalists say that approach is like avoiding an oncoming truck by driving off a precipice. Worldwide, there are about 440 nuclear reactors in operation.

Publication Date: 
31/03/2008
Patricia Brett [2]
International Herald Tribune (Bangkok) [3]
Tags:
Global Warming [4], Health [5], Nuclear Power [6], Radiation [7]

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