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French expert debunking the myths of the nuclear “renaissance”

nuclear-elixir09Leading European Industry Expert to Debunk Myth of ‘French Nuclear Model’
REUTERS 14 Sept 09
For U.S. 50 Years of French Failings in Nuclear Power Seen As Poor Model for U.S.; Nation’s Nuclear Woes Seen Escalating in Huge Cost Overruns at Finnish, Flamanville Reactor Projects Continue reading →

September 15, 2009 Posted by | 1, 2 WORLD, business and costs | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Grim financial outlook for nuclear power

The medical and economic costs of nuclear power
OnLine opinion By  Helen Caldicott – 14 September 2009
“………………Turning from the human health costs to the monetary, another relevant study related to the nuclear power debate examined the economic feasibility of a “nuclear renaissance” at this time. The World Nuclear Industry Status Report published in August 2009 states that the nuclear industry continues to face steadily increasing construction costs and future cost estimates. Continue reading →

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