Is nuclear power the best solution to climate change?
The UK, like China, the US and Canada, is attracted to nuclear power. But high costs and slow delivery means many energy experts remain unconvinced.
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Philippa Nuttall
Philippa Nuttall is environment and sustainability editor of the New Statesman.
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