Work to resume on Brazil reactor - BBC

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 09:46 GMT 10:46 UK

Work to resume on Brazil reactor

Brazil's national energy council has recommended restarting
a long-stalled and controversial project to build the country's
third nuclear reactor.

Brazil currently has two nuclear energy plants, located at Angra
dos Reis some 150km (100 miles) from Rio de Janeiro.

Work on the third stopped in the 1980s over security fears and
lack of funds.

The proposal must be approved by President Luiz Inacio Lula da
Silva, who supports nuclear power as a solution for Brazil's
energy problems.

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