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Atomic energy helps solve China’s power problems, but residents fear new plants will ruin local communities
Located three-and-a-half hours west of Guangzhou, Yangjiang is known for its unspoiled white sand beach. Soon, though, the city may have another claim to fame, one that may destroy its prospects of creating a tourism industry.
One of China’s largest nuclear plants is set to be built just 48 kilometers from Yangjiang in Dongping county. Preliminary construction began last September and the plant is expected to go into commercial operation by 2013.
“They first talked ...
One of China’s largest nuclear plants is set to be built just 48 kilometers from Yangjiang in Dongping county. Preliminary construction began last September and the plant is expected to go into commercial operation by 2013.
“They first talked ...
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