Why nuclear power plants in Armenia should be shut down?

Since the late 1990s, the EU has repeatedly encouraged Armenia to close Metsamor as part of a program aimed at shutting down nuclear power plants it has viewed as dangerous, including some located in the EU. Indeed, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia agreed to shut down their plants as a condition of joining the EU.

Does Armenia have nuclear power plants?

The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) (Armenian: Հայկական ատոմային էլեկտրակայան), also known as the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, (Armenian: Մեծամորի ատոմային էլեկտրակայան) is the only nuclear power plant in the South Caucasus, located 36 kilometers west of Yerevan in Armenia.

Was Armenia affected by Chernobyl?

Armenia agreed to shut down the reactor in 2004. A major nuclear or radiation accident that can happen at Metsamor is believed to affect the people of a greater region spanning Armenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, and southern Europe.

How many nuclear power plants are in Armenia?

one nuclear power reactor unit
Armenia has one nuclear power reactor unit (Unit 2) in operation that provides about one third of domestic electricity, while its first unit is in permanent shutdown.

Is Armenia Atomic country?

Armenia does not possess a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons program but does deploy ballistic missile systems. Armenia operates one nuclear reactor, which has garnered international concern about its safety due to seismic activity in the region.

Does Armenia have uranium?

Soviet-era studies indicated that Armenia could contain up to approximately 60,000 tons of uranium. The Armenian-Russian Mining Company holds a five-year permit for exploration of uranium ore in Syunik. Company data indicates that exploration is taking place in southern and northern Syunik.

What is the most popular flower in Armenia?

Here are 5 Armenian flowers that are the most popular in Armenia.

• Violet. Violet has 500 species, but only 14 species are common in Armenia.
• Snowdrop. There are 20 species of snowdrop flower known in Asia and the Caucasus.
• Forget-me-not. Forget-me-not floret has a delicate turquoise hue, white or pink flowers.
• Poppy.

How many nuclear plants are there in the world?

As of April 2020, there are 440 operable power reactors in the world, with a combined electrical capacity of 390 GW. Additionally, there are 55 reactors under construction and 109 reactors planned, with a combined capacity of 63 GW and 118 GW, respectively, while 329 more reactors are proposed.

Does Azerbaijan nuke?

Azerbaijan did not inherit any nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons upon collapse of the Soviet Union. However, Azerbaijan possesses ballistic missile systems which it has deployed in conflict with Armenia. Azerbaijan has consistently expressed interest in the construction of a nuclear reactor.

Where is uranium in Nepal?

More recently, in 2014, the Department of Mines and Geology had confirmed the location of a large deposit of uranium in Upper Mustang. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the deposit is believed to be of “medium grade” uranium that is 10 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers wide.

What is the Armenian national animal?

mighty Golden Eagle
The national animal of Armenia is the mighty Golden Eagle. The Armenian nation chose the eagle as their national animal due to its unique features in the form of courage, wisdom, power, nobility, and patience among the animal kingdom.