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Is shutting down nuclear energy a mistake?

Kiyo Dörrer
May 17, 2023

Germany’s atomic age ended on April 15th, 2023 — during an energy crisis. Now coal plants are being fired up again to ensure a reliable supply of energy. Was shutting down Germany’s nuclear power plants a mistake?

https://p.dw.com/p/4RPHk
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