Germany Initiates 3-Month Moratorium on Nuclear Power Extension

March 14, 2011 1:00 PM EDT
Germany announced Monday that it will suspend the planned extension of the lifespan of the country's nuclear power plants, waiting on the outcome of an inquiry into safety measures in light of the circumstances in Japan.

The announcement from Chancellor Angela Merkel noted that Germany will “suspend the extension of the recently decided extension of the running times of German nuclear power plants. This is a moratorium and this moratorium will run for three months.”


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