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Europe’s Heatwaves Are Exposing a Nuclear Power Weak Spot
Key Takeaways
- Romania took emergency action on the Danube to restore cooling-water access to the Cernavoda nuclear plant.
- Recent heat and low-flow events reduced nuclear output in Romania, Hungary, France, and Switzerland.
- The disruptions show that river-cooled nuclear plants remain vulnerable to climate-driven hydrological stress.
- National dependence on a small number of reactors can turn localized water problems into major grid issues.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com
