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19.05.2012 | Cymraeg

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Nuclear power

Nuclear power is one of the most controversial ways of generating electricity. Nuclear power stations are capable of producing large quantities of power almost continuously. Large numbers of people are needed to operate them and this creates skilled jobs in the areas where they are located. Opponents point to the huge damage that could be caused by an accident or terrorist attack, the dangerous waste that is produced, and the inefficiency of producing large amounts of electricity in remote locations.

Fossil Fuel

The energy in fossil fuels comes from the sun. The energy stored in fossil fuels was built up over millions of years. To replace this amount of energy by capturing it from the sun in plants and turning them into biofuels would require a huge amount of land. We need this land to produce food.

Wood

Wood can provide a carbon neutral source of heat and power. More...

Storms

Wales faces an increased frequency of storms as a result of climate change
The road next to Newgale beach covered by pebbles after a storm

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