Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
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Hungary plans to shut down its only nuclear power plant due to record-low water levels in the Danube River disrupting reactor cooling, a situation exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions. This shutdown poses risks for Hungary's energy supply amid climate challenges.
Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
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