SCIENCEAug 3 · 12:34 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

Amid a drought and soaring temperatures, Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant

Hungary is shutting down a nuclear reactor due to drought and rising temperatures, which have lowered water levels needed for cooling. The reactor was intended to provide energy for half the country, highlighting challenges nuclear power faces amid climate-related environmental stressors.

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