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Coverage dated February 9, 2022

Macron to announce new French nuclear power ambitions

Headline from Digital Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to throw his support behind a massive nuclear power plant programme on Thursday despite concerns about the cost

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  1. The Guardian

    France to build up to 14 new nuclear reactors by 2050, says Macron (opens The Guardian)

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    French president says ‘renaissance’ of atomic energy industry will help end country’s reliance on fossil fuels

  2. MyNorthwest

    France plans new nuclear reactors as part of climate goals (opens MyNorthwest)

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    BELFORT, France (AP) -- President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to unveil France's plans to build new nuclear reactors as part of the country's strategy to

  3. Digital Journal

    Macron to announce new French nuclear power ambitions (opens Digital Journal)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron is set to throw his support behind a massive nuclear power plant programme on Thursday despite concerns about the cost

  4. Washington Examiner

    Macron unveils ambitious plan for up to 14 new nuclear reactors in France (opens Washington Examiner)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron announced his country would build at least six new nuclear reactors on Thursday, a major investment in the future of nuclear power that comes as his country seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign energy and make good on its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

  5. Voice of America

    Macron Bets on Nuclear in Carbon-Neutrality Push, Announces New Reactors (opens Voice of America)

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    France to build at least six new nuclear reactors in the decades to come, French president says aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050

  6. France 24

    Announcing new reactors, Macron puts nuclear power at heart of carbon-neutral push (opens France 24)

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    France will build at least six new nuclear reactors in the decades to come, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, placing nuclear power at the heart of his country's drive for carbon neutrality…

  7. ZME Science

    France is poised for a massive investment in nuclear energy, with six new reactors planned by 2050 (opens ZME Science)

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    The country seems to be going against the flow by ensuring a steady supply of nuclear energy for the future.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    France: Going green with nuclear power | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    France's President Macron calls nuclear energy "sustainable" and is expanding the nuclear power grid. French people support him, but other European countries have taken their nuclear reactors offline over concerns about disasters like Fukushima.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Macron calls for 'French nuclear renaissance' | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The French president announced a plan to build at least six new plants by 2050, despite enormous cost overruns and decadelong delays in completing a prototype. He also touted massive investments in renewable energy.

  10. Local News 8

    France to build 6 nuclear reactors as part of climate goals (opens Local News 8)

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    BELFORT, France (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron says France plans to build six new nuclear reactors and to extend the life of existing nuclear plants. The plans are part of the country’s strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.

  11. Oil Price

    Make Way For The French Nuclear Power Renaissance (opens Oil Price)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron has called for 13 new nuclear reactors in what he called a "renaissance" of the country's nuclear power industry

  12. France 24

    Macron calls for 14 new reactors in nuclear 'renaissance' (opens France 24)

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    French President Emmanuel Macron called Thursday for a "renaissance" for the country's nuclear industry, saying he wanted up to 14 new reactors to power the country's transition away from fossil fuel…

  13. New York Times

    France announces a major buildup of its nuclear power program. (opens New York Times)

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    President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans for a wave of new-generation atomic reactors as the country seeks to slash planet-warming emissions

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