Energy Dependency and Spanish Interests
Spain is highly dependent on imported hydrocarbons. As a result, the Spanish economy is quite vulnerable to fluctuations in international oil and gas prices.
Climate and energy
The Nuclear Mirage and the World Energy Situation (I)
In light of the increasing debate on global energy issues, it is important to quantify and analyse the role of nuclear power, so as not to fall back on self-complacent mirages and to avoid repeating past errors. Nuclear reactivation is often proposed in response to rising oil prices and climate change. However, its limitations –both qualitative and quantitative– are frequently overlooked, and its costs and disadvantages compared to other options are not taken into consideration.
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