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China Pauses To Rethink Nuclear Power Program

by Louisa Lim, NPR
March 18, 2011

Following Japan's nuclear crisis, China has suspended approvals for new nuclear power plants. China is currently building 25 plants. Now all projects will undergo a safety review, though most experts believe Beijing has invested too much in nuclear power to stop its program altogether.

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  • Morning Edition, March 18, 2011
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