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August 21, 2016

Nuclear plant delay may shift UK energy policy
London (AFP) Aug 17, 2016
Britain's decision to stall a Franco-Chinese project to build its first nuclear power plant in a generation has fuelled speculation that the new government is reviewing its energy strategy to boost the role of renewables. Prime Minister Theresa May has given no clear reason for delaying final approval of the Hinkley Point plant, with her spokesman saying only that it was "an extremely important decision that we have to get right". Critics cite the enormous cost of the Pounds 18-billion (21-billion-eur ... read more

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