In his monthly news conference, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said the need to address climate change and ensure a secure energy supply for Britain meant he could not rule out a new nuclear power plant building program, as the country's aging plants are phased out over the coming 10 to 15 years. Britain's energy strategy unit has advised ministers that nuclear power must play a major role if Britain is to meet the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming. Link

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