Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

Looking back on two of the most difficult periods since the plant opened in 1977, Chernobyl employees shared their personal stories with UN News on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Ground zero Evgeny Yashin was a 40-year-old chemist at the Chernobyl plant when the nuclear power reactor accident unfolded in April 1986, resulting in…

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Cooperation agreements in nuclear and renewable energy in France and China

Cooperation agreements in nuclear and renewable energy in France and China

French President Macron’s three-day official visit to China saw the signing of nuclear and renewable energy cooperation agreements between the two countries. According to a statement issued by the Elysee Palace, France and China have signed several cooperation agreements in the energy sectors, especially nuclear and wind energy. French and Chinese nuclear companies also signed…

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