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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."

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  1. Hydro is the most dangerous energy source by l00sr · · Score: 1, Troll

    Why would they want the infinite expense and risks involved with current nuclear?

    If nuclear risks are infinite, then hydro risks are at least 50*infinity! 94% of deaths related to energy accidents were caused by hydro, thanks to many catastrophic dam bursts. To be "fair", most of those deaths were caused by the Shimantan dam burst in China, which killed 171,000 people... but you never hear about that one, do you?