NEW RESEARCH SHOWS A BRIGHT ENERGY FUTURE IS POSSIBLE

New research released today (3 March) by Friends of the Earth shows that the UK can meet its electricity needs, reduce the need for imported natural gas, and tackle climate change without a new nuclear power programme. The research, `A Bright Energy Future,’ forms part of the organisation’s submission to the Government’s Energy Review which is investigating how the UK should meet its future energy needs. Government consultation on the Energy Review is due to conclude in April.

“Our findings show that a green energy future would be good news for consumers, the economy and the environment. The truth is that we already have the technology to meet our electricity needs, reduce our dependency on imported gas and tackle climate change, and without resorting to a new nuclear programme. The latest science says we have ten years to get control of greenhouse gas emissions, new nuclear stations would take 15 years to come on line. The debate on nuclear power is a dangerous distraction from the real solutions.”

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