Reported about 7 hours ago
Kazakhstan is holding a referendum on the construction of its first nuclear power plant, a step towards improving energy security while grappling with its history as a site for Soviet nuclear weapons testing. Supported by the government, the proposed plant near Lake Balkhash has raised concerns regarding environmental impacts, geopolitical dynamics, and the project's estimated $12 billion cost. Amid protests and arrests of anti-nuclear demonstrators, the vote's integrity is questioned, with results expected soon.
Source: YAHOO