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Swiss voters back nuclear phase out and renewables surge

 Swiss voters on Sunday backed a radical shake-up of the country's energy policy
Swiss voters on Sunday backed a radical shake-up of the country's energy policy
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  • 22 May 2017
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Weekend referendum sees Swiss voters back plan to phase out nuclear energy and boost wind and solar generation

Swiss voters have approved a major new energy reform package, which will see the country phase out nuclear power and deliver a surge in renewables capacity. Final figures from Sunday's referendum on...

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