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Outgoing scientific advisor touts nuclear energy
By Rich Bowden, M&C Staff Writer Nov 27, 2007, 12:29 GMT
The outgoing government chief scientific adviser is expected to use his farewell address to the Foundation for Science and Technology to push for the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors to supplement Britain\'s energy supply. EPA/Stefan Sauer
(M&C) - The outgoing government chief scientific adviser is expected to use his farewell address to the Foundation for Science and Technology to push for the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors to supplement Britain's energy supply.
Sir David King will say that British nuclear power should be given the "green light" because of its environmental credentials relative to coal.
"Alternative technologies and energy-efficiency gains will certainly help the UK to achieve our target of reducing emissions by 60 per cent by 2050," he will say adding that, "While I have high hopes for new zero-emissions technologies in the future, efficient nuclear-fission power stations are already available."
"I am also hopeful that fusion power stations, without the problems of nuclear-waste disposal, will emerge over the coming three or four decades."
Sir David's address will come a day after Prime Minister asserted his support for nuclear energy in an address to business leaders.
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