TECHNOLOGYLE MONDE (EN)
France powers down several nuclear reactors due to extreme heat
France has powered down several nuclear reactors due to extreme heat. The Bugey nuclear power plant in Saint-Vulbas, eastern France, was mentioned in this context.
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