by Chris Menahan, Information Liberation:
The Belgian government is shutting down a major nuclear power plant amid a record power crunch and skyrocketing energy costs to “appease” Green parties who oppose nuclear power.
From The Brussels Times, “Doel 3: Shutdown confirmed for Friday despite politicians’ pleas”:
Despite calls from members of the Federal Government to postpone the dismantling of the Doel 3 nuclear reactor, both the operator Engie and the reactor’s director have confirmed that it will be permanently shut down on Friday.