Quote Originally Posted by Witton Park View Post
I was hoping that the learned folk on the forum might come forward with their own thoughts rather than I like that, I don't like that, and that it might help me fine tune.
Sorry, I'll have a go at that.

The way I see it regarding gas and oil extraction is that the energy market is driven by economic factors. If we are extracting gas and oil to make it cheaper for our domestic market, we're not helping our economy move away from the dependence on oil and gas.

But you're right there needs to be an alternative...
We had a lot of wind in the UK, so that will be part of the mix. I agree nuclear should also be increased. People demonise nuclear power, but fossil fuel burning is killing lots of people early through respiratory conditions.

And (whoever already said it), I agree that making our homes, offices and factories more energy efficient should be a big focus.