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Chinese Authorities Demand Stop To Construction of New Nuclear Reactors

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“Highly Unusual”: Authorities demand stop to construction of new reactors — Officials worried releases of gas and toxic liquids will severely affect nearby residents -Chinese Media

Published: February 10th, 2012 at 12:06 am ET
By ENENews

Title: China authorities demand nuke plant halt: Report
Source: ZeeNews
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2012, 22:49

Authorities in eastern China have demanded that construction on a nuclear power station be stopped immediately; saying residents in the quake-prone area are in danger, state media reported on Thursday.

[...] the demand is considered highly unusual. [...]

Wangjiang officials say they are worried that “gas and toxic liquids emitted by the plant will severely affect residents downstream” from the site in Pengze, the report said. [...]

Read the report here:
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-authorities-demand-nuke-plant-halt-rep...
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