Nuclear: Why the UK should not rush a decision on Sizewell
Briefing and letter to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on the future of new nuclear power in the UK.
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Briefing and letter to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on the future of new nuclear power in the UK.
I’ve always kept an open mind about nuclear power, but after four decades working on this issue, I’m still waiting for someone to prove me wrong.
Nuclear power is touted as a solution to our energy problems, but in reality it's complex and hugely expensive to build. It also creates huge amounts of hazardous waste. Renewable energy is cheaper and can be installed quickly. Together with battery storage, it can generate the power we need and slash our emissions.
Greenpeace responds to media reports that firm is likely to pull out of the 'Horizon' project
In recent decades, there has been some progress towards ridding the world of nuclear weapons. But nuclear disarmament is still a long way off, and conventional wars still trap millions of people in ugly conflicts. For a truly peaceful planet, we need to dispose of all weapons of mass destruction and focus on more peaceful objectives such as renewable energy and responding to the climate emergency.
The Prime Minister had a chance to tackle rising bills, quit Russian fossil fuels and make progress on climate change. Instead, he’s leading us to a dead end.
A number of energy policy announcements are anticipated over the next fortnight. These could determine whether the government’s energy policy genuinely addresses the triple crises of energy security, escalating household costs and the climate emergency.
Spokespeople available for interviews. Contact press.uk@greenpeace.org The Energy Security Strategy is being introduced at speed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concern over the dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Yet if touted policies briefed to the media come to fruition it will fail in its own…
Responding to reports fracking is back on the agenda Greenpeace UK’s head of energy Rosie Rogers said: “After a decade of hype and bluster, all the fracking industry has given us are two holes in a muddy field and some minor earthquakes. Trying to restart fracking now would only mean…
A media briefing on Energy Supply Strategy Urgent action is needed on energy demand Context: Faced with soaring energy bills, a cost of living crisis and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas suppliers – the UK…
The government had a chance to tackle the cost of living, energy and climate crises with the 2023 budget. But did they rise to the occasion?
Taxing extra oil and gas profits to support households and boost UK energy resilience
On Thursday 30 March, the government is expected to announce a package of responses to the global race to lead on green tech advancement, Chris Skidmore’s Net Zero Review and last year’s High Court ruling that its current…
When governments and companies threaten the natural world – Greenpeace supporters are there to confront them, and have been for 50 years.
Building a secure renewable energy system to meet UK climate targets after the collapse of Wylfa and Moorside nuclear power plants