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Krsko nuclear energy: source of Slovenian pride?
Across the world, the Japanese prime minister has stated that his country should phase out nuclear energy after the atomic disaster in March. But Slovenians stick to their guns. The country's only nuclear plant, which is co-owned by Croatian and Slovenian state energy companies and has been operating since 1983, is only garnering complaints by NGOs now
nuclear energy, ljubljana, economy, slovenia, politics, environmental protection
Sherlock in Strasbourg: dial G for green crime
If ever there were to be the perfect ecological crime, it would be in Strasbourg. The city appears to be a little eco-paradise, and were I Sherlock Holmes himself I’d have to retrace my footsteps and leave…or so I think
nuclear energy, green europe on the ground, environment, society, france, strasbourg
Referendum: 57% of Italians signal giant 'Vaffanculo' to nuclear power
An overwhelming majority of Italians voted in a referendum against reintroducing nuclear energy, and at the same time stopped two more government projects. Still smarting from scandals and corruption accusations, prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is the clear loser, write the German, Italian, Swiss and Spanish press, even though the opposition hardly stands to benefit
nuclear energy, italy, referendum, silvio berlusconi, press review, european democracy, society
Germany to remove all 17 nuclear plants (or 23% of power) by 2022: a pro-European move?
On 29 May the German liberal-conservative government agreed on a complete nuclear phase-out. This trendsetting move will boost innovation and the German economy, write some commentators, while others express concern about Europe's power supplies
nuclear energy, angela merkel, germany, euweek, economy, renewable energies
Nuclear psychology: why don’t the Japanese look upset?
No tears, no moaning. Photographs of stupified Japanese people in the middle of ruined buildings following the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March were more reminiscent of the restraint of the samurai than Edvard Munch’s infamous European painting, The Scream. Bernard Bernier, a Canadian specialist, points out the restraint of a society rooted in pride
nuclear energy, japan, fukushima, society, nuclear plant, europe
Japan radiation reaches Europe, where 14 states run 143 nuclear plants
'Would we be ready to face a nuclear disaster in Europe?' asked EU energy and environment ministers during a risk evaluation meeting on 14 and 15 March. It's a reaction to the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant in central Japan, damaged after an earthquake and tsunami on 11 March
nuclear energy, japan, referendum, european democracy, ecology, politics, fukushima
Berlin wall: version Vilnius 2009
Nostalgic? Nearly two decades after ‘die Wende’, as the Germans call it, the Lithuanian capital has become the EU capital of culture. In 2009 though, it is still fighting its old demons. Russian symbols have been erased without mercy. A cold soviet wind blows through the Baltic republic with regards to energy. Belarusian students find exile in a special university four hours from Minsk. The domestic brain drain is ongoing. Three journalists plus one photographer and one videomaker (see below) hunt the clash of cultures in our monthly cities stop: 'EU Debate on the ground'
- Read the special edition Berlin wall: version Vilnius 2009
- Energy in Lithuania: tick A, B or C for 'nuclear', 'renewable' or 'both'
- Soviet nostalgia: Russian drink, bunker parties and film in Vilnius
- 15.5% unemployment, diaspora: Lithuanians try luck elsewhere
- Visit to the EHU: Belarusian elite university exiled in Vilnius
Bulgaria: energy in transition
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
nuclear energy, energía nuclear, renewable energies, corruption, balkans, nuclear plant, best of cafebabel.com
CERN's Robert Aymar: Europe's big bang experiment
On 10 September, the EU organisation for nuclear research in Geneva launches the biggest experiment of the history, funded by 20 EU member states - including the UK - to replicate conditions of the big bang. Exclusive interview with its director general, as a legal bid is filed at the European court of human rights
nuclear energy, europe, science, geneva, big bang, cern, robert aymar
A second life for the inhabitants of Chernobyl
Built 50 km from the Chernobyl plant, the town of Slavutych welcomed inhabitants displaced after the catastrophe of 1986. 20 years on, the ashes still cannot stop burning
nuclear energy, russian federation, environmental protection
