The French government just announced a plan to power 95 percent of the country with solar and wind energy by 2060. And by doing so, the government would spend about $44.5 billion (39 billion euros) less than it would if it maintained its current energy infrastructure. Futurism.com

France and Hungary have concluded a deal on military cooperation and an agreement on nuclear energy. Hungarytoday.hu

The early morning earthquake that shook many metro Atlantans from their slumber struck about 160 miles to our north, in east Tennessee. The event’s epicenter was a couple of miles from the Watts Bar Nuclear plant, but no damage was detected at the site. Ajc.com

ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation organized a workshop on Russian nuclear technologies in Riyadh on Dec. 5 for representatives of Saudi companies. The event was held at the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce. Saudigazette.com.sa