
China green-lights 11 new reactors in nuclear push
Beijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2024 - China has approved 11 nuclear reactors across five sites, state media reported, as the country continues its push to combat rising emissions from fossil fuels.
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Beijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2024 - China has approved 11 nuclear reactors across five sites, state media reported, as the country continues its push to combat rising emissions from fossil fuels.
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