Foreign Nuclear News and Information

The US is not the only country with nuclear power plants. Here you will find information from all over the world regarding nuclear power in places other than the US.

Nuclear France - Myths and Fantasies (from Beyond Nuclear)

France gets nearly 80% of its electricity from its 58 reactors. However, such a heavy reliance on nuclear power brings with it many major, unsolved poblems, most especially that of radioactive waste. Despite assertions to the contrary, the French nuclear story is far from a gleaming example of nuclear success. The example, set by the French nuclear infrastructure - and best exemplified by its giant nuclear corporation, Areva, is not to be emulated.

Nuclear power company eyes decommissioning of 2 reactors due to stiffer quake standards

Chubu Electric Power Co. is considering decommissioning two reactors at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant and building a new reactor in response to tougher earthquake resistance standards, it has been learned.