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[Benn]

Italy averred it would begin building nuclear power stations to reduce dependence on oil and gas, scrapping a 1987 decision by referendum that rejected atomic energy. Oil becomes less and less popular because of its continuous price raise.

[Andrewz]

it probably wants to reduce its dependence on Russia

[Terry]

it's a great but very uneasy step for Italy, it would be great if each country follows its example

[Steven]

“Only with nuclear power will we be able to produce clean energy on a large scale, safely, at low cost and without damage to the environment.” The government would, however have to find “credible solutions for the disposal of nuclear waste,” said the Italian Minister of Industry.