the research establishes that even if the UK’s existing nuclear capacity was doubled, it would only give an 8% cut on CO2 emissions by 2035 (and nothing before 2010). This must be set against the risks.
The report identifies five major disadvantages to nuclear power:
1. Long-term waste – no long term solutions are yet available ... impossible to guarantee safety ...
2. Cost – the economics of nuclear new-build are highly uncertain. ...little, if any, justification for public subsidy, ... clear risk that the taxpayer will be have to pick up the tab.
3. Inflexibility – ... would lock the UK into a centralised distribution system ... when opportunities for microgeneration and local distribution network are stronger than ever.
4. Undermining energy efficiency – ... wrong signal to consumers and businesses, ... weakening the urgent action needed on energy efficiency.
5. International security – ... we cannot deny other countries the same technology*.... higher risks of accidents, radiation exposure, proliferation and terrorist attacks.
As a Christian I am concerned with the peace of the world that I pray for and the honouring of the creation of God; all these things concern us for a network of reasons.
Sustainable Development Commission UK (SDC): Press:
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