Avril 2011 / http://wtaq.com/news/

Pressure rising on Europe’s nuclear plant owners

By Christiaan Hetzner

BERLIN (Reuters) - Some of Europe’s 143 nuclear reactors are likely to fail a test simulating terrorist attacks, an EU Commissioner said, and others will likely see insurance bills soar as politicians try to tighten regulations.

Following the nuclear crisis in Japan, caused by an earthquake and tsunami last month, the European Union is planning to carry out tests by the year end to assess whether its reactors could survive severe conditions.

The tests would (…)