Global warming and the case for nuclear energy

THE first part of the fourth report of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), published on February 3, states with 90% certainty that global warming is anthropogenic and if we humans continue in a ‘business as usual’ manner, the consequences are likely to be apparent during this century and will be serious, if not catastrophic.

The IPCC has warned governments the world over that they must take urgent action if irreversible damage is to be avoided.

Subsequent parts of the report will deal with other aspects of the problem, and will include proposals for the types of preventive action that should be taken.