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References:
[1]www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/pub1239_web.pdf
[2] cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-protest-germany-deepens-rift-between-green-party-and-climate-movement
[3] https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-votes-to-give-green-labels-to-nuclear-and-gas/
[4] EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/eu-parliament-vote-green-gas-nuclear-rules-2022-07-06
[5] trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/france-energy-eng
[6] Explainer: Why nuclear-powered France faces power outage risks
reuters.com/business/energy/why-nuclear-powered-france-faces-power-outage-risks-2022-12-09/#:~:text=France%20is%20one%20of%20the,Europe's%20total%20power%20through%20exports.
[7] EDF ordered to inspect 200 nuclear pipe weldings after more cracks discovered
reuters.com/business/energy/edf-ordered-inspect-200-nuclear-pipe-weldings-after-more-cracks-discovered-2023-03-10
[8] Welders wanted: France steps up recruitment drive as nuclear crisis deepens
reuters.com/business/energy/welders-wanted-france-steps-up-recruitment-drive-nuclear-crisis-deepens-2022-11-29
[9]
French parliament votes nuclear plan with large majority
reuters.com/world/europe/french-parliament-votes-nuclear-plan-with-large-majority-2023-03-21
[10] EDF announces new delay for Flamanville EPR reactor
reuters.com/business/energy/edf-announces-new-delay-flamanville-epr-reactor-2022-12-16
[11] ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=9374057
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References:
[1]www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/pub1239_web.pdf
[2] cleanenergywire.org/news/coal-protest-germany-deepens-rift-between-green-party-and-climate-movement
[3] https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-votes-to-give-green-labels-to-nuclear-and-gas/
[4] EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/eu-parliament-vote-green-gas-nuclear-rules-2022-07-06
[5] trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/france-energy-eng
[6] Explainer: Why nuclear-powered France faces power outage risks
reuters.com/business/energy/why-nuclear-powered-france-faces-power-outage-risks-2022-12-09/#:~:text=France%20is%20one%20of%20the,Europe's%20total%20power%20through%20exports.
[7] EDF ordered to inspect 200 nuclear pipe weldings after more cracks discovered
reuters.com/business/energy/edf-ordered-inspect-200-nuclear-pipe-weldings-after-more-cracks-discovered-2023-03-10
[8] Welders wanted: France steps up recruitment drive as nuclear crisis deepens
reuters.com/business/energy/welders-wanted-france-steps-up-recruitment-drive-nuclear-crisis-deepens-2022-11-29
[9]
French parliament votes nuclear plan with large majority
reuters.com/world/europe/french-parliament-votes-nuclear-plan-with-large-majority-2023-03-21
[10] EDF announces new delay for Flamanville EPR reactor
reuters.com/business/energy/edf-announces-new-delay-flamanville-epr-reactor-2022-12-16
[11] ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=9374057
Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images
Thank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage.
Music by Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/creator
Thank you to my patreon supporters: Abdullah Alotaibi, Adam Flohr, Henning Basma, Hank Green, William Leu, Tristan Edwards, Ian Dundore, John & Becki Johnston. Nevin Spoljaric, Jason Clark, Thomas Barth, Johnny MacDonald, Stephen Foland, Alfred Holzheu, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Binghaith, Brent Higgins, Dexter Appleberry, Alex Pavek, Marko Hirsch, Mikkel Johansen, Hibiyi Mori. Viktor Józsa, Ron Hochsprung
