Nuclear power: Why did France put the atom at the heart of its energy strategy?
In this week’s show, we turn the spotlight on France’s appetite for nuclear energy. It is one of the most nuclear-dependent countries in the world, with atomic power at the heart of its national energy strategy. When – and why – did France decide to...
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In this week’s show, we turn the spotlight on France’s appetite for nuclear energy. It is one of the most nuclear-dependent countries in the world, with atomic power at the heart of its national energy strategy. When – and why – did France decide to bet so heavily on the atom? For decades, nuclear energy has been seen not just as a source of power, but as a cornerstone of national sovereignty. But is it really a “cleaner” source of energy?
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