https://greektrends.com/en/categories/science/Recent content in Science on GreekTrendsHugoenSun, 02 Aug 2026 11:10:28 +0000https://greektrends.com/en/news/hungary-s-nuclear-plant-shutdown-a-2026-energy-crisis-unfolds/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:10:28 +0000https://greektrends.com/en/news/hungary-s-nuclear-plant-shutdown-a-2026-energy-crisis-unfolds/<p>Hungary has halted operations at its lone nuclear power plant, Paks, due to dangerously low water levels in the Danube. This action comes amid a severe drought across Europe, marking the plant&rsquo;s first full stop in 44 years and deeply impacting Hungary&rsquo;s energy supply.</p> <p>Hungary is caught in an energy bind. For the first time since it went online, the Paks nuclear plant has been shuttered. Blame the Danube&rsquo;s critically low water,an alarming marker of ongoing climate shifts. Prime Minister Piter Mayar made the difficult call, aware of what&rsquo;s at stake for Hungary&rsquo;s electricity supply.</p>