World Wildlife Fund Scotland issues warning about nuclear 'madness'

[kristopher]

WWF Scotland has warned against the "madness" of pursuing nuclear power rather than investing in renewable technologies.

By Dave Lord


The UK Government has outlined plans to reform the electricity market, with the nuclear option likely to be explored.

However, WWF Scotland, which has its headquarters in Dunkeld, insists there is "no need" for nuclear power, which would be "a huge backward step."

Dr Sam Gardner, climate change policy officer with WWF Scotland, said, "The electricity market reform exercise must put the right framework in place to secure Scotland's renewable potential and meet the Scottish Government's strong commitment to a decarbonised power sector by 2030," he said.

"Scotland, and indeed the UK, has no need for nuclear power.

"It would be a huge step backwards if...

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/National/article/9201/charity-wwf-scotland-issues-warning-about-nuclear-madness.html

[kristopher]

1. Seems like a stretch to assert the WWF is "stupid"...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x269628

Their position sounds reasonable given the facts related to nuclear power.