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Drought in Europe: Nuclear reactors shut down in France and Hungary

The Chooz nuclear power plant in the Ardennes has been completely shut down since August 1st.

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The fact

The insufficient flow of the Meuse River, due to drought, prevents reactor cooling.

Other sites in Europe, such as in Hungary, face similar restrictions.

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Why it matters

L'arrêt de réacteurs nucléaires en période de forte demande électrique souligne la vulnérabilité du mix énergétique français face au changement climatique.

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