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November 10, 2012

Czechs plan to boost nuclear energy by 2040
Prague (AFP) Nov 08, 2012
The Czech Republic said Thursday it wanted to increase nuclear power to at least 50 percent of its electrical energy mix by around 2040 from the current 30 percent and to cut coal use to meet greenhouse gas emission targets. "We are planning to have at least 50 percent nuclear power, while coal use will be considerably reduced," Prime Minister Petr Necas told reporters in Prague. The Czech government is betting on a nuclear power as its communist-era coal plants face likely closure amid tighter ... read more

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