The document called for increased in areas such as solar power, biofuels, nuclear fission and carbon capture and storage (CCS).

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It must implement regulations that capture the environmental benefits of nuclear, such as low emissions of carbon dioxide as well as nitrogen and sulfur oxides.

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That would mean a mixture of renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuel power stations that capture and store the carbon dioxide they produce.

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In a Commons statement on 12 July 2011, Mr Huhne said that new investment was needed in nuclear power, renewable energy, and carbon capture and storage to "keep the lights on" despite Britain's rising demand for electricity.

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"This report highlights how imperative it is for the government to act now and introduce electricity market reform that ensures the programme of new nuclear build and other vital energy infrastructure projects, such as carbon capture and storage, are attractive enough to secure the long-term investment they require, " said Prospect general secretary designate Mike Clancy.

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