The South African Cabinet has approved the country's controversial nuclear energy policy. The Department of Minerals and Energy is currently finalising an implementation plan in consultation with key stakeholders. Government spokesman Themba Maseko said the nuclear policy would reduce South Africa's over-reliance on coal, which resulted in the country being a major emitter of greenhouse gases. A recent study published in the International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology suggests however that significant problems that cannot be overcome prevent nuclear power from being used to reduce climate change emissions.
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From: African Energy News Review (Issue 11-13 June 08)
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