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Adequate protection from the sun's UV radiation would prevent four out of five cases of melanoma. However, even good information about the health hazards of the sun does not guarantee adequate protection. Young people in particular may find it difficult to take long-ter...

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The use of Olkiluoto nuclear power plant's third unit has been safe during the operating period before its first annual maintenance, writes oversight manager Essi Vanhanen in a blog post published on the website of the Radiation Safety Authority (STUK).

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OL3, the newest nuclear power plant unit of Teollisuuden Voima (TVO), has been in commercial operation and produced electricity for almost a year, and the first period of operation before service has now ended. The plant's first annual maintenance began on 2 March.