No obstacles to atomic option, says 'nuclear neutral' energy minister

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The energy minister, Malcolm Wicks, believes there are virtually no practical obstacles to a new generation of nuclear power stations being built - although he is adamant no decision has yet been made on whether to give them the go-ahead.
In an interview with the Guardian before today's launch of a consultation period on the government's energy review, he brushed aside potential hindrances and emphasised atomic power's role in tackling greenhouse gas emissions. He said: