A long-standing policy opposing nuclear power has been abandoned by the Green Party of England and Wales after members voted to reassess its role in energy strategy. The shift removes the party’s previous blanket rejection of nuclear fission, instead paving the way for evaluating nuclear projects as part of a broader low-carbon energy mix. The decision marks a significant departure from the party’s historical stance, signaling a potential realignment in its approach to combating climate change. Supporters of the change argue it reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment of nuclear’s potential role in reducing emissions.
Party in England and Wales ditches commitment to phase out nuclear in major shift in its energy policyGreen party members have voted to end the party’s opposition to nuclear power, dropping a commitment to phase out the technology in a major shift in its energy policy.The motion, adopted at conference, removes a “blanket opposition to nuclear fission” and instead commits the Green party of England and Wales to assessing nuclear projects alongside other low-carbon technologies. Continue reading...
