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EDF forced to shut down twice as many reactors in 2026 due to heatwaves

EDF has already recorded twice as many reactor shutdowns in 2026 as in 2025 due to heatwaves.

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These shutdowns aim to prevent excessive warming of rivers, crucial for biodiversity.

The impact on electricity supply remains limited, but the trend raises concerns for the future.

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La multiplication des arrêts de réacteurs nucléaires en France, liée aux canicules, pose des défis majeurs pour la sécurité énergétique et la transition écologique.

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