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France shuts down nuclear reactors in heatwave precaution

France's primary energy provider has temporarily halted two nuclear reactors amid a severe heatwave to protect rivers from excessive warming. Power plants rely on river water for cooling, and discharging heated water can harm aquatic life. These shutdowns, including at Nogent-sur-Seine and Bugey, are crucial for meeting environmental regulations. Despite these measures, the national grid operator assures sufficient power generation capacity to meet demand.

25 Jun 2026 7:01 pm