The nuclear project is outdated and expensive – the UK should be focussing time and money on renewables, interconnectors, storage, smart grids and efficiency
Hinkley Point C, the multibillion pound nuclear deal, years in the making, is on the cusp of unravelling. At the last minute, the government has hit the pause button in order to take a hard look at what Hinkley is offering in return for £37bn of energy consumers’ money.
The voices of opposition are growing. Even newspapers which have supported the nuclear industry are raising doubts.
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Source: Guardian Environment