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From Libya via Japan: Germany still opts for nuclear energy

('Sarah Marshall',) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:10:00 -0000

In the midst of a revolutionary wave across the oil countries, some European leaders propose increasing the production of nuclear energy to limit their dependency on oil and to guarantee a stable energy supply at competitive prices. Over in Germany, Angela Merkel has ordered safety checks on 17 of the 144 reactors running in the EU, after the Japanese earthquake of March saw two nuclear plant blasts. What nuclear future does Germany have?

Bulgaria: energy in transition

('Darren Thompson',) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:15:00 -0000

Bulgaria was the member state most affected by the gas crisis of January 2009. It is currently dealing with problems of corruption, the old dependence on Russia for energy, questions of national pride and 'the stupid decisions' in Brussels - not forgetting ecology

A 'green' Europe by 2050

('Lindsey Evans',) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:18:32 -0000

The European parliament has called for more action on climate change objectives. Latest titbit of news from Brussels

France throws its (atomic) weight around, but others are not so sure...

('Chris Yeomans',) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0000

Whilst petrol prices soar and the earth heats up, some countries see nuclear power as a good alternative energy source. But Europe is divided...