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British Energy and Climate Change Minister Ed Miliband announced a possible 10 new nuclear sites today, as part of the United Kingdom's low carbon transition plan.

This announcement came along with plans to speed up approval for both nuclear and big wind energy plants.

This most recent decision, driven by the need to cut greenhouse gases, highlights the controversial use of nuclear power. While nuclear energy is very competitive with existing carbon-based energy sources, the costs for implementation upfront are a barrier. Additionally, security concerns are a huge barrier for public acceptance.

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