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Health Risks Emerge Amid Hinkley Point C Construction Chaos

4/28/2025

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Concerns are mounting at Hinkley Point C in the UK, where cleanliness issues and rodent infestations have surfaced during construction. EDF admits these challenges are common in large projects and are being tackled. Unions raise alarms about the health risks posed by vermin, jeopardizing public trust in the future of nuclear energy.

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Concerns are mounting at Hinkley Point C in the UK, where cleanliness issues and rodent infestations have surfaced during construction. EDF admits these challenges are common in large projects and are being tackled. Unions raise alarms about the health risks posed by vermin, jeopardizing public trust in the future of nuclear energy.