A French government proposal to shorten the process of approving new nuclear energy projects is being considered by the Senate. The government says the law is necessary and cost effective, but climate activists including Greenpeace say it's a waste of time and money.
The highly technical bill being examined by France's upper house of parliament is intended to reduce the red tape the government says is slowing the renewal of France's nuclear reactors, which are falling into disrepair, raising concerns about price increases and power cuts.
