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Kazakhstan is holding a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to build its first nuclear power plant, as part of a government initiative to phase out coal-powered plants and transition towards renewable energy. The plan has faced criticism due to safety concerns, the country's Soviet nuclear testing legacy, and fears of Russian involvement. Critics argue that gas-powered plants, while still using fossil fuels, are less polluting and less risky than nuclear power plants.

Courtesy: theprint.in