Hedegaard predicts big change in energy debate

EU climate commissioner expects countries to be less reliant on nuclear power after catastrophic events in Japan

Japan’s unfolding nuclear catastrophe will reshape the debate surrounding renewables, with nuclear power’s potential dangers now etched in the minds of a new generation, says Connie Hedegaard, the European commissioner for climate action.

“It’s too early to tell what will be the conclusions that each individual government will come to [on nuclear energy],” Hedegaard tells Recharge. “After all, we’re talking about very, very serious decisions.

“But if you ask people out there, I think many of them will for the first time say, ‘Wow, maybe it’s time to really start looking at the…

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