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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Belgium to switch off nuclear, operator sees blackout ahead

Belgium to switch off nuclear, operator sees blackout ahead
Brussels (AFP) Oct 31, 2011 - As Belgium becomes the latest European nation to agree to switch off nuclear power, operator Electrabel warned Monday of high costs, environmental fallout and increased dependency on foreign suppliers. Six parties currently working on a coalition programme that will form the basis of a new Belgian government in the weeks to come, agreed on Sunday to switch off the country's seven nuclear pla ... more

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