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Europe cuts nuclear power production due to low river levels

Several European countries are reducing their nuclear power production.

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The fact

Drought and heatwaves have lowered river levels, limiting reactor cooling.

This situation worsens electricity grid tensions during the summer peak.

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Cette réduction met en lumière la vulnérabilité des infrastructures énergétiques face au changement climatique, avec des risques de pénuries accrues en période de forte demande. Elle souligne aussi la dépendance européenne à l’énergie nucléaire pour sa stabilité électrique.

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