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Le nucléaire en France : histoire, présent et avenir (Café Avec Johan 2)
2025/2/13
Podcast Francais Authentique
This chapter explores the history of nuclear power in France, starting from its post-World War II development driven by General de Gaulle's vision of energy independence and strategic power. It covers the creation of the CEA, the construction of early reactors, and the significant expansion of nuclear power in the 1970s due to the Messner plan, following the 1973 oil crisis. The chapter highlights France's achievement of becoming the world leader in nuclear power generation.
- Post-WWII, France aimed for scientific and military power through nuclear energy.
- The CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique) was created in 1945.
- The Messner plan (1974) massively expanded nuclear power to reduce oil dependence.
- By the 1990s, 75% of French electricity came from nuclear power.
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