Second memorandum with considerations on nuclear energy

In the Netherlands, government policy with regard to the building of nuclear power plants, among which possibly a fast sodium-cooled breeder reactor plant will be built, is often contested by citizens or societies who are worried about the risks and unsolved problems. A discussion piece is presented giving an evaluation of coal-generated power as opposed to nuclear power on the basis of possible savings on electrical energy consumption, as well as aspects of employment, safety, health hazards, social security, investment and costs. A plea for reviewing the originally-intended policy is made. In the appendix, a detailed survey is given of the ways and means to economise on electricity consumption in domestic and industrial situations