Dorset scientist backs nuclear power 08:30 14/07/06
Nuclear power has received backing from a Dorset scientist following the government announcement it will not rule out increasing use of the controversial power source in future.
Dr Neville Hollingworth, Climate Change Programme Administrator at Winfrith’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, said: “Maybe the answer is to consider the nuclear option. Nuclear power may be useful for larger conurbations.”
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"We've got to try and prevent disastrous climate change"
- Dr David Howard, CEH
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But he stressed that a balance of supply, not just nuclear, but wind, wave and solar was important. “A healthy mix,” he said.
Lancaster-based colleague Dr David Howard, whose specialist field is energy, said: “We’ve got to try and prevent disastrous climate change.”
“If we manage it (nuclear power) properly and carefully, it can actually perform the role we need.”
Concluding the Energy Review, Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling said: “Our analysis suggests that, alongside other low carbon generating options, a new generation of nuclear power stations could make a contribution to reducing carbon emissions and reducing our reliance on imported energy.”
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"Nuclear power may be useful for larger conurbations."
- Dr Neville Hollingworth, CEH
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Eric Hawkins, owner of Powertech Solar, a company dealing with wind turbines and solar panels and whose own home is largely sustainable, said he doubted the government would support alternative forms of energy sourcing, such as wind and solar power, as they are free to harness and would not bring revenue to the government in terms of tax.
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