So the government has finally said what we all knew it was going to, that it is backing a new generation of nuclear reactors. The green lobby, supported by the Lib Dems and the Mayor of London, warn that nuclear is a white elephant and government should focus on increasing energy efficiency and renewable techonologies.
Yet, France and Finland are already building new nuclear plants and the UK government says it has to role to play in the future energy mix.
But the fact remains that the question of how to dispose of the waste has yet to be answered, what ever the government has us believe, but whenever a solution is finally found, if you look at the nuclear bill's small print - which Greenpeace has -it looks like the taxpayer could be forced to pick up the huge bill.
You've finally heard the government's view, now what do you think?
