New nuclear energy would be a toxic and costly backward step
Nuclear energy is a costly and toxic distraction from the clean, green renewables investment that we badly need to make, says the Scottish Greens’ climate spokesperson, Mark Ruskell MSP.
Mr Ruskell’s comments come as the Labour Party has doubled down on its support for the nuclear industry.
Mr Ruskell said:
“Nuclear energy is no solution to the climate crisis, and it is staggering that the Labour Party is so determined to double down on it.
“New Nuclear energy would be a massive backwards step. It is a toxic and costly distraction from the clean, green renewable investment that we badly need to make.
“It is unsafe, unreliable and will not do anything to lower the obscene bills that households across our country are being hit with. The last thing we should be doing is throwing billions of pounds at it.
“Scotland has amazing potential in clean renewable energy, but it requires the political will to meet it. It is that green investment that can help us to tackle the climate emergency, drive down energy prices and cut our reliance on fossil fuels."