Riyaad Moreea

Do We Need Nuclear Power in the UK? Riyaad Moreea

An ever increasing population has increased the amount of energy used in the UK throughout the last century and this trend is set to continue into the future. Energy produced from fossil fuels does not fit into the Government's carbon reduction targets. This means that an alternative cleaner source is required to meet the UKs future energy needs. How can the UK achieve a clean and stable supply of energy? Is it possible that this can be achieved through renewable energy? Or, does the fulfilment of our energy needs mean that nuclear power is required?