New discussion about nuclear energy

The Portuguese daily Diário de Notícias voices support for the governor of Portugal's central bank, Vítor Constâncio, who in view of the global energy crisis has spoken out in favour of nuclear energy: "The subject of nuclear energy comes up again and again in Portugal. Yet at the same time people claim there is nothing more to be said on the issue. ... As if it were a taboo topic. But when someone like Vítor Constâncio, president of Portugal's central bank, raises the issue it is impossible to ignore him. And in view of daily increasing oil prices, all the alternatives should be considered, even though the majority supports renewable energies. ... The world is full of nuclear power plants ... and total security can only be achieved through international consensus. Taboos are always pointless."

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