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BBC NEW: EDF to buy British Energy

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:47:58 -0000

It's been one of the longest negotiations in corporate history, but I have learned that EDF of France - in partnership with Centrica - is likely to announce early next week that it is buying British Energy, the UK's nuclear power generator, for more than £12bn.

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Concern over French nuclear leaks

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:45:31 -0000

A French nuclear monitoring body has expressed concern at the number of leaks from French nuclear power stations in recent weeks.

The director of Criirad, an independent body, said the organisation was worried by the numbers of people contaminated by four separate incidents.

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Bloomberg.com: Uranium Leaks Rattle France's Nuclear Support, Anger Villagers

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:39:10 -0000

For years, Sophie Delmas took her horse and her four dogs for a swim in the Trop-Long lake, a stone's throw away from the Tricastin nuclear site in southeast France. Not anymore.

About 74 kilograms (163 pounds) of uranium leaked two weeks ago from a nuclear waste plant owned by Areva SA at the site behind her mother's home in Bollene.

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The Associated Press: France lifts water ban from spill at nuclear site

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:39:15 -0000

Authorities in southern France have lifted a ban on water sports and fishing in two rivers that was imposed after a leak at a nearby nuclear site.

Other bans on drinking well water in three towns or watering crops from the Gaffiere and Lauzon rivers are also being lifted.

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Fifteen French workers exposed to low-level nuclear radiation _English_Xinhua

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:36:26 -0000

Fifteen French workers were slightly exposed to nuclear radiation at Saint-Alban nuclear station in Iser province, but their health was unaffected, local media reported Monday.

A manager with France's national power company said regular medical checks found traces of radiation materials in the workers' bodies after they carried out routine repair and maintenance tasks at the nuclear station on July 18.

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FT.com / Home UK / UK - Paris acts to allay fears of radiation

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:40:40 -0000

The French government yesterday ordered an investigation into the water table around all of France's 58 nuclear reactors in an effort to dispel fears raised by a leak from a treatment plant run by Areva in southern France.

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The Canadian Press: Repeated incidents raise questions about French nuclear safety

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:39:37 -0000

First, an overflowing tub at a French nuclear plant spilled uranium into the groundwater. Then a burst pipe leaked uranium at another nuclear site, raising an alert on Friday.

The two accidents within two weeks, both at sites run by French nuclear giant Areva, have raised questions about safety and control measures in one of the world's most nuclear-dependent nations, and given fodder to anti-nuclear activists.

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New uranium leak discovered at French nuclear site on Yahoo! News

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:16:42 -0000

French nuclear safety authorities said Friday that a broken pipe at a nuclear fuel plant in southeast France had caused a radioactive leak but no damage to the environment.

The latest uranium spill at the plant run by nuclear giant Areva in Romans-sur-Isere came amid much public concern over a leak at another facility last week that polluted the local water supply.

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French nuclear firm admits uranium leaks at two plants | Environment | The Guardian

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:50:34 -0000

The French nuclear giant Areva yesterday confirmed there was a radioactive leak from a broken pipe at a nuclear fuel plant in south-eastern France, a week after a uranium spill at another of its plants polluted the local water supply.

The latest incident comes as an embarra

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New Leak Discovery: France to Test Groundwater at All Nuclear Plants - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:52:35 -0000

In a response to calls by activist groups and the discovery that leaks found last week might have happened years ago, France has agreed to examine the groundwater near all its nuclear plants. Though the anti-nuclear groups see this as a positive step, they say it still doesn't go far enough.

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Greenpeace climb Eiffel Tower in nuclear protest | Reuters

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:25:46 -0000

About 15 environmental activists climbed the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to unfurl a banner protesting against France's nuclear energy policies, on the day when it hosts a major summit of heads of state.

Campaign group Greenpeace said the banner showing the nuclear logo was placed in the middle of a circle of stars representing the European Union displayed on the tower to mark France's six-month term as EU president.

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Areva mishandled uranium leak: safety body | Reuters

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:37:15 -0000

France's nuclear safety authority (ASN) said on Friday that Areva-subsidiary Socatri had poorly managed a leak of liquid containing uranium that occurred in southeastern France this week.

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Leak at French Nuclear Plant Recalls Nuclear’s Downside | 80beats | Discover Magazine

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:57:01 -0000

Uranium leaked from a reservoir at a French nuclear power plant earlier this week, contaminating two rivers near the town of Avignon. People in nearby towns have been warned not to drink any water or eat fish from the rivers since Monday’s leak. Officials have also cautioned people not to swim in the rivers or use their water to irrigate crops [BBC News]. In response to the leak, the French nuclear safety agency ordered the plant to shut down temporarily while it improved safety measures.

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French-American Venture Plans New Reactors in U.S. - New York Times

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:19:22 -0000

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MOX Fuel Production for Kyushu Electric to Start in October

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:18:54 -0000

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French nuclear firm courting Alberta town

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:18:35 -0000

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Saclay - France Nuclear Forces

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:17:53 -0000

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Carlsbad Current-Argus - French nuclear energy corporation looking at area

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:17:04 -0000

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French strike cuts 5,500 MW in nuclear capacity | Markets | Reuters

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:16:49 -0000

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ACDN - Action of Citizens for Nuclear Disarmement

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:16:30 -0000

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