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Danube drying risks European nuclear plants
The article discusses the impact of the 2026 Drought of the Danube River on Europe's nuclear power supplies, especially in Hungary and Romania. The lowered water levels have reduced the capacity of nuclear cooling plants to operate efficiently, leading to interruptions in part of the electricity generation. The article emphasizes that reliance on water for cooling makes nuclear power plants highly vulnerable to climate change, particularly with rising temperatures and recurring droughts, which threaten the region’s energy security. It further highlights that the crisis underscores the importance of redesigning energy systems to be more resilient to future climate variations, by strengthening renewable energy sources and smart storage solutions to ensure greater sustainability and security.
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