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Discovering Ukraine’s Nuclear Shadows

– UPDATING STORY – A Bankwatch fact-finding mission is currently in Ukraine to explore the state of nuclear energy in the country, particularly in light of intentions to extend the lifetime of 12 Soviet-era nuclear units.

Ido Liven, Media officer  |  27 April 2015


– UPDATING STORY – A Bankwatch fact-finding mission is currently in Ukraine to explore the state of nuclear energy in the country, particularly in light of intentions to extend the lifetime of 12 Soviet-era nuclear units.

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Institution: EBRD

Theme: Energy & climate  |  Development

Location: Ukraine

Project: Zombie reactors in Ukraine

Tags: Chernobyl  |  Euratom  |  lifetime  |  nuclear safety

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