In its new strategy report – Energy Wales – the Welsh government has for the first time stated complete support for nuclear energy as part of its low-emission energy strategy, saying that "…the risks posed by climate change are now so serious that we cannot dispense with a key proven low-carbon technology".
The country will be moving forward on plans to deploy a new nuclear power station at Wylfa on Anglesey as part of its transition to a low carbon economy. You can read the Wales Energy Report here or catch the coverage by Energy & Environmental Management magazine here.
Wales is the latest country to make pro-nuclear energy statements. If you’ve been following the Fission blog you’ll know that India, China, the UK and France have all made crystal-clear announcements in favour of nuclear energy. As world energy demands continue to increase exponentially, it’s my opinion we will see a lot more governments making public commitments to nuclear power in order to meet these demands.
