Switzerland confronts the post-nuclear era

Switzerland has decided to phase out nuclear power by 2050 at the latest. Other forms of energy are being considered to make up for the shortfall. The country is searching for viable alternatives, taking into account the impact on the environment and rising energy consumption.

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Switzerland confronts the post-nuclear era

Global nuclear trends

Abandoning nuclear power

Atomic withdrawal The end of a Swiss nuclear power plant

Fact check Have Switzerland’s nuclear reactors become too old and dangerous?

November 27 vote Is time up for nuclear power in Switzerland?

Alternatives to nuclear power

Green energy Switzerland drags feet over renewables

Hydro-electric crisis Water energy faces turbulent future

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