Nuclear safety in the European Union
Nuclear safety in the European Union

Summary/Abstract: Nuclear power is preferred by many countries as an alternative to energy from fossil fuels, as it generates no carbon dioxide emissions which lead to the increase of the greenhouse effect and global warming. Under normal circumstances full compliance with safety rules ensure the prevention of major accidents which endanger human health and life. In the European Union a series of Community documents have been adopted and implemented that aim to regulate nuclear safety. But the Fukushima case showed that all these norms are nothing compared to the unleashed force of nature. After this tragedy the following question arises: is it safe to use this type of energy or should other alternatives have to be found?

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