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spiked-debates aim to provoke critical thinking on the issues of the day, from global warming and the future of mobiles to copyright and child protection.

RCUK is sponsoring this debate on the future of energy with the aim of stimulating dialogue on issues in which science plays a part. The views expressed in this debate do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of RCUK.

(This debate is now closed and is a read-only archive.)



		Saving energy is the way forward Adam Vaughan Online editor, New Consumer magazine. By taking a number of simple steps, consumers can save energy and money - and help save the planet.



		The world needs more energy Joe Kaplinsky science writer, spiked The best thing that we could do for future generations is to build a new energy infrastructure, bigger and better than the old one.



		Let’s go nuclear Malcolm Grimston associate fellow, Chatham House Nuclear energy remains the only proven large-scale option that can deliver major saving in greenhouse gas emissions.



		Coal is still king Mark Jaccard professor of resource and environmental management at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Zero-emission fossil fuels will remain cost competitive for at least a century.



		Renewables are not a panacea Jim Skea research director, UK Energy Research Centre But a variety of renewable technologies may play an important part in energy generation in the future.




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	The debate

	Adam Vaughan New Consumer magazine

	Joe Kaplinsky science writer

	Malcolm Grimston associate fellow, Chatham House

	Mark Jaccard Simon Fraser University

	Jim Skea UK Energy Research Centre

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Useful resources
	UK Government Energy Review
	International Energy Agency
	Towards a sustainable energy economy Natural Environment Research Council