**Submission Statement:** The Green Party of England and Wales has abandoned its blanket opposition to nuclear fission, allowing elected representatives to assess nuclear projects individually. The revised policy still prioritizes wind and solar power, but supports keeping existing nuclear plants operating where appropriate and considering new reactors based on their cost, speed, and environmental impact.
The change reflects growing concern about the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to consider all low-carbon energy sources. Supporters argue that nuclear can provide reliable electricity alongside renewables, while critics, including some senior Greens and energy expert Andrew Stirling, say nuclear is too slow, expensive, and resource-intensive compared with renewables, storage, home insulation, and energy efficiency.
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**Submission Statement:** The Green Party of England and Wales has abandoned its blanket opposition to nuclear fission, allowing elected representatives to assess nuclear projects individually. The revised policy still prioritizes wind and solar power, but supports keeping existing nuclear plants operating where appropriate and considering new reactors based on their cost, speed, and environmental impact.
The change reflects growing concern about the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to consider all low-carbon energy sources. Supporters argue that nuclear can provide reliable electricity alongside renewables, while critics, including some senior Greens and energy expert Andrew Stirling, say nuclear is too slow, expensive, and resource-intensive compared with renewables, storage, home insulation, and energy efficiency.