Lithuania shuts down last reactor

Lithuania begun the final part of shutting down its main Soviet-era nuclear power plant Ignalina, December 2009. The European Union said the plant was too dangerous to operate, but its termination will drive up energy prices in the midst of recession.

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ESO: Background information: Vilnius frets as EU prepares to cut off power http://www.europeansources.info/record/vilnius-frets-as-eu-prepares-to-cut-off-power/

Wikipedia: Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignalina_Nuclear_Power_Plant

Website: Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant http://www.iae.lt/

World Nuclear Association: Nuclear Power in Lithuania http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf109.html

BBC News, 31.12.09: Lithuania shuts its only nuclear power station http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8435628.stm

EurActiv, 4.1.10: Lithuania shuts Soviet-era nuclear plant http://www.euractiv.com/energy/lithuania-shuts-soviet-era-nucle-news-223327

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