Press release
Cameron's new nuclear plants are unnecessary and unaffordable
17 February 2012
Commenting on today's news that Britain and France will co-operate to build new power plants in the UK, Friends of the Earth's Energy Campaigner Paul Steedman said:
"Cameron's deal today will leave British taxpayers footing a massive bill for new nuclear plants we don't need and can't afford - while EDF continues to rake in huge profits.
"Billions of pounds have already been spent subsidising nuclear - and dealing with nuclear waste is expected to cost many billions more.
"We're already seeing lengthy delays and spiralling costs at the two nuclear reactors currently under construction in Europe.
"Meanwhile solar panels and wind turbines are becoming more affordable - and they are clean and tested alternatives we know could provide tens of thousands of new jobs with the right Government support."
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Notes to editors
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Friends of the Earth's Final Demand campaign, which was launched in October last year, calls for energy we can all afford and a public inquiry into the power and influence of the Big Six energy companies.
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Last modified: Feb 2012
