Russia has long used nuclear technology to power submarines. Russia is to build the world’s first floating nuclear plant, designed to provide power for remote areas. Under a contract signed on Wednesday, the plant will be built at an Arctic site where atomic submarines are made. Work is expected to start next year on two nuclear reactors and the 144m (475ft) platform for them, despite environmentalists’ concerns. Nuclear industry leaders said fears about the safety of the $336m (
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Floating atomic plant for Russia
Russia has long used nuclear technology to power submarines. Russia is to build the world’s first floating nuclear plant, designed to provide power for remote areas. Under a contract signed on Wednesday, the plant will be built at an Arctic site where atomic submarines are made. Work is expected to
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