Half of Dutch population backs more nuclear energy

Half of the Dutch population supports an expansion of nuclear power after a government official indicated the intention to build a second nuclear power station, Dutch news agency ANP reported on Tuesday.

..Electricity and gas prices have been climbing steadily in the Netherlands in recent years. On average, households now pay 65 percent more than in 2000 for energy. Gas bills have increased by 85 percent since 2000, while electricity prices increased by 40 percent during the same period.

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