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Letter: To be convinced beside the seaside

Published 15 December 2015

From Keith Macpherson

William Kirby advises against building nuclear power stations on coasts (Letters, 28 November). But to do so is to demonstrate the courage of one’s convictions. Nuclear power stations reduce carbon emissions, which should lead to safer coastal areas. This reminds me of the idea that cars should be manufactured without seatbelts, and instead should have spikes projecting from the centre of the steering wheel.
Houston, Renfrewshire, UK

Issue no. 3052 published 19 December 2015

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