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Swiss To End Use of Nuclear Power

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-nukes-for-you dept.

mdsolar writes "Energy minister Doris Leuthard is set to propose Switzerland gradually exits nuclear power, two Swiss newspapers reported on Sunday, citing sources close to the government. The multi-party Swiss government was expected to make an announcement on nuclear policy on Wednesday and may recommend an exit. Switzerland's five nuclear reactors generate about 40 percent of the country's electricity."

2 of 470 comments (clear)

  1. Re:What will they replace it with? by StripedCow · · Score: 5, Funny

    They'll put a paddle-wheel in the cash-flow going to the nation's banks.

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    If Pandora's box is destined to be opened, *I* want to be the one to open it.
  2. Re:Posted by 'mdsolar' by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    He also is involved in a business that rents solar systems

    I recently heard about an entire country you can rent for $70,000/day, but now you can rent an entire solar system? How much does that cost?!