NVDL: Because the reality is - there are no alternatives. The only alternative is the one no is discussing, or even considering - which is consuming less. And to a lesser extent, consuming - and living - differently.
The world is on course for a 45 per cent increase in greenhouse gas emissions
by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
This would lead to a temperature rise of 6ºC when scientists have warned that this must be kept below 2ºC to avoid catastrophic climate change.
"What concerns us is that, despite acknowledging the damaging effect of high carbon energy sources, the IEA fails to call for an end to 'business-as-usual' coal.
"Currently, even countries such as the UK, which has positioned itself as a leader on climate change, are considering plans to develop new unabated coal-fired power stations.
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