Hinkley Point Nuclear Plant 'Not Essential' For UK Energy

A new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point is not needed for the UK to meet its energy and climate change targets, a report claims. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) argues that more wind farms and gas-fired power stations would be enough to keep the lights on, while also saving £1bn a year. The new power infrastructure would also have to be combined with measures to manage energy demand, but the ECIU says its research shows Hinkley Point C is "not essenti