Archived press release

Nuclear power isn't the answer to climate crisis

18 December 2002

The Government’s chief scientific advisor Professor David King said today that nuclear power is needed to cut greenhouse gases

Friends of the Earth’s nuclear campaigner Bryony Worthington said

“We don’t need more nuclear power stations to fight climate change. What we need is determined and co-ordinated Government action to tackle this urgent problem.”

“A massive investment in renewable energy, a drive against energy inefficiency and the modernisation of our coal-fired power stations, which are among the oldest and most inefficient in the world, would lead to massive reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Nor should transport policy be ignored. Allowing more cars on to our roads and more planes into the skies is not sustainable and cannot be allowed to continue.”

“Nuclear power is not the answer to our energy problems, and it is not the answer to fighting climate change. The nuclear industry has promised much but delivered little except an expensive and toxic legacy for future generations to deal with.”

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Archived press release

Nuclear power isn't the answer to climate crisis

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