As a kid I was moved by the writings of James Lovelock. At 57 I am now completely convinced that the way humans currently organise themselves en masse is contra-indicated to the well-being of the planet. If we continue along this path WE are the ones who will be destroyed, not the planet. I think the Earth will recover after we’re gone, but while we’re here we should seek to understand it’s systems, respect them and try to live in harmony with the natural means. Deriving energy from nuclear or hydrogen I see as a ‘good hack’ if the method by which it is achieved fits in with nature’s way. Alternative technologies are fantastic I feel, but not quite enough on the larger scale. The natural laws and the physics are there to help us, but it has to come with ABSOLUTE certainty that it is done safely in the first place, and the technology is not used for alternative methods such as weapons, war or economic suppression of people. I hope the Green Party embraces nuclear as part of the solution to the renewable energy issue”
Andy Lancelot – Ynys Môn, Cymru
