Switzerland files a complaint to close the Bugey nuclear power plant in Ain. The plant, built in the 1970s, is located less than 80 kilometers from the Swiss border. The security of the French nuclear fleet worries Switzerland. For the second time in less than three years, the canton of Geneva has lodged a complaint to request the closure of the Bugey power plant in Ain. Built in the 70s, it is located less than 80 kilometers from the Swiss border. The Swiss authorities, who have already decided to get rid of the atom, fear repeated incidents in the second oldest French power station. Since the 2000s, 90 incidents have been reported. This is far too much for the president of the Geneva executive Antonio Hodgers: ” The Bugey power station is at the gates of Geneva.In case of major incident, the canton of Geneva would be heavily impacted by radioactive radiation. to protect our population that the government of Geneva acts at the judicial level, on the French plan. “
France Info 19th Jan 2019 read more »
