Returning to nuclear power could prove a deadly U-turn
February 1st, 2006The launch of the energy review last week was clearly set up to pave the way for the prime minister to put forward a new generation of nuclear plants, reversing the decision the government reached in its energy white paper in 2003. Back then, the conclusion was that the looming energy gap – created as the old nuclear power plants are closed down – should be met by an expansion of renewables, plus much-enhanced energy conservation.
