Switzerland’s first nuclear power plant Beznau 1 went into service in 1969. The new technology was praised at first, but soon opposition started to build up. In March 2011 the government announced plans to gradually replace nuclear power, which currently provides 39 per cent of Switzerland’s power production. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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At the same time, they point out that politically the decision was inevitable, and wonder what will replace nuclear power – and what the costs will be. “The ideologically fraught question as to whether Switzerland should build another nuclear power station was settled with Fukushima,” says the Tages-Anzeiger of Zurich. “Nuclear power is not an…
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Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said the country’s five nuclear power stations would not be replaced when they reach the end of their lifespan. The government’s recommendation on Wednesday will now be discussed by parliament at the beginning of June and a final decision is expected in the middle of June. Leuthard said the government was going on…
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