The nuclear option is the only green option
Moderator: Professor Ian Walmsley
Hooke Professor of Experimental Physics and Head of Atomic and Laser Physics
Proposer: Professor Sir David King
Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment
Opposer: Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI
Lower Carbon Futures, Environmental Change Institute
Opening statements - 12 May 08
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Professor Ian Walmsley
Modern society cannot continue in its present form without a ready supply of cheap en... read more
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Professor Sir David King
Today, none but the most ill-informed can maintain that we do not face massive proble... read more
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Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI
This debate is not primarily about what type of electricity we want to use. It is not... read more
Update 1
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15 May 08
Professor Sir David King
We agree with the Opposer on the need to decarbonise the global economy, and to do it... read more
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19 May 08
Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI
Sir David has conceded the debate! He states that the future has to contain renewable... read more
Update 2
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22 May 08
Professor Sir David King
When in France we can all benefit from the outstanding railway network: fast comforta... read more
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26 May 08
Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI
Nuclear power is not needed. End of debate! It is not a ‘necessary’ evil,... read more
Closing statements - 29 May 08
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Professor Sir David King
Very simply, in order to manage what I believe to be the biggest challenge our civili... read more
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Dr Brenda Boardman MBE FEI
Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to reduce carbon emissions: reducing... read more
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Professor Ian Walmsley
I should first like to thank Sir David King, proposing the motion, and Dr Brenda Boar... read more
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28.9%
Results
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71.1%
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