large scale energy developments have lead times measured in decades
That's why I mentioned Sizewell. Announced in 1980, public enquiry 82 to 85, building started '89, synchronsed to the grid in'95. We had a well-designed energy strategy based on nuclear using the Sizewell design which had proved to be safe and reliable. All abandoned with privatisation as there were no quick profits to be had, so was replaced with the 'dash for gas'.
Even Thatcher was warning about the dangers of global warning back in the '70s. We've known about the issues facing us for decades, the only reason it's become a crisis now is because nobody listened to the scientists when there was plenty of time to sort things out.
