Coal still key says Hutton.

THE Government yesterday signalled support for coal-fired power stations, accusing opponents of "gesture politics".

Business Secretary John Hutton John Hutton may refer to:

John Hutton (artist) (1906–1978), famous for glass engravings at e.g. at the Shakespeare Centre at Stratford upon Avon or at Coventry cathedral.

said power generation from fossil fuels would continue to play a "key role" in the UK despite the planned expansion of nuclear and renewable power.

He told a London conference that a mix of energy sources would be needed for the foreseeable future.

Hutton added: "Our leadership role is best promoted by the actions we take on capping emissions, carbon pricing and supporting the development of new carbon capture and storage Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an approach to mitigating global warming by capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from large point sources such as power plants and subsequently storing it instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. technology.

"Not by gesture politics."

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Publication:	Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Date:	Mar 11, 2008
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