Switzerland allows new nuclear power plants
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Switzerland had a ban on new nuclear power plants. The parliament ends this ban now. The council of states said yes first. Then the national council said yes too. 100 people voted yes. 98 people voted no.
Minister Albert Rösti made this plan. He wants to use all ways for power. He calls this technology openness. Politicians fear a power gap in winter. Sun and wind do not give enough power yet.
Critics say no to the plan. They say: Nuclear plants cost much money. Other countries in Europe have high costs. One new plant costs 13 billion francs. The building takes a very long time. It is ready in the year 2050.
The parties Greens and SP want to fight this. They want a referendum. This means: The people vote on the law. They collect 50000 signatures now. In 2017 the people said no to nuclear power. Now a new vote can happen.
Minister Albert Rösti made this plan. He wants to use all ways for power. He calls this technology openness. Politicians fear a power gap in winter. Sun and wind do not give enough power yet.
Critics say no to the plan. They say: Nuclear plants cost much money. Other countries in Europe have high costs. One new plant costs 13 billion francs. The building takes a very long time. It is ready in the year 2050.
The parties Greens and SP want to fight this. They want a referendum. This means: The people vote on the law. They collect 50000 signatures now. In 2017 the people said no to nuclear power. Now a new vote can happen.
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Definitions
- Referendum
- This is a vote by the people on a law. The parliament made the law before. If enough people sign, the people decide.
- Technology openness
- This means that you do not ban any new technique. You test and allow all technical ways.
- National council
- This is a part of the Swiss parliament. These are people who speak for the citizens.
People
- Albert Rösti
- He is a politician and the energy minister in Switzerland.
Locations
- Switzerland
- This is a country in Europe. It decides about the future of nuclear power.
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