Hungary sinks barges to raise Danube and keep Paks nuclear plant running
TL;DR
Facing record-low Danube water levels from Europe’s heatwave, Hungary is sinking two barges to raise the river around the Paks nuclear plant, a move backed by the prime minister to prevent turbine shutdown and safeguard a large share of the country’s electricity.
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