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05-08-2009 16:45 | Chris Johnstone

Temelín Czech power giant ČEZ has launched a tender for two new nuclear reactors at its existing Temelín site in south Bohemia. The move aims at more than doubling output at the controversial plant and has raised questions at home and protests from neighbouring anti-nuclear Austria.  More

Current AffairsPlans to expand Temelín provoke Austrian anger

05-08-2009 16:45 | Rosie Johnston

Christiane Brunner, photo: www.gruene.at ČEZ’s decision to more than double Temelín’s capacity has raised hackles in neighbouring anti-nuclear Austria. Politicians in Upper Austria, which lies under 30 kilometres away, have threatened legal action and even border blockades if the expansion goes ahead. The Austrian Green Party ranks amongst the plan’s most vociferous critics. A little earlier, I asked the Austrian Greens’ spokesperson, Christiane Brunner, what her party’s problem with the new reactors was:  More

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