The Government’s new energy policy was released, apparently by accident. Groups and businesses involved in the energy sector have already started commenting on it. Continue reading
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The nuclear power option
There has been a lot of attention given to nuclear power given Fukushima. I don’t know what the real story is, but there are alternative viewpoints to consider. For illustration, here are a few links suggesting difficulties in measurement and comparison of options, and the possible sensationalisation of the current crisis. Continue reading
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