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Energy Price Crisis - What Future for Nuclear Power in the UK?

Graham Watson

14th August 2022

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What is the role for nuclear energy in moving electricity generation closer towards net zero?

And if it is agreed that nuclear power is the way forward, what are the potential negative externalities associated with it.

The Economist considers the case for and the case against nuclear power in the UK in this video.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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