'There's a lot of posturing': Europe's nuclear divide grows as one plant opens and three close

Europe's first new plant in 16 years comes on stream in Finland day after Germany pulls plug on last reactorsWhen Europe's first new nuclear reactor in 16 years came online in Finland, it was hailed by its operator as a "significant addition to clean domestic production" that would "play an important role in the green transition".The opening last Sunday of the long-delayed Olkiluoto 3 plant, Europe's largest, means about 40% of Finland's electricity demand will soon be met by nuclear power, which the government says will boost energy security and help it achieve its carbon neutrality targets. Continue reading...