1.  What is Great Britain's Severn Barrage project?

2.  Why is Britain attempting to use energy sources other than the oil and gas that is primarily used?

3.  a) By how much will the use of added wind turbines increase renewable energy sources in Great Britain?
b)  What will be the negative result of the increased use of wind turbines?

4.  Coal energy has been known to pollute the air.  Why is the British government looking into coal as another energy solution?

5.  a) How does the British government view the use of nuclear power?
b)  What plans have been approved for the use of more nuclear energy in Britain?

6.  For what reasons are environmentalists and others opposed to these alternatives to oil and gas?

7.  Do you think the benefits from wind power outweigh the reasons for opposing its use?  Explain your answer.
b)  Do you feel the same way about nuclear power?  Explain your answer.

INTERESTING NOTE: In the U.S., Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy cosponsored an amendment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address concerns related to global climate change.  But he opposed a plan to use wind power to replace electric power plants and the pollution they cause in Nantucket sound. Sen. Kennedy has a home overlooking the proposed wind farm.  The wind farm would include windmills with 130 wind turbines. Each would reach 400 feet to the top of the propeller - taller than the Statue of Liberty. And they would be spread over 24 square miles.