Energy and the environment

Some scientists predict that supplies of conventional oil could peak and start declining by 2020. Not everyone agrees but the debate about future energy supplies is a key talking point at the Copenhagen climate change conference in December 2009. We're gathering a range of articles, views and viewpoints looking at the energy options open to Wales - but we also want to hear from you so get in touch and join the debate as part of the BBC Wales Green Season.

Last updated: 10 December 2009

Illustration showing different forms of energy generation including a windmill, a bicycle and a light bulb.

Power struggle

BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Iolo ap Dafydd assesses the alternative sources of energy open to Wales.

Maggot pictured with a cardboard model of a power station

Maggot's mission

Maggot asks if there's any point cutting carbon emissions here when other countries are building new power stations.

Tim Helweg-Larsen, Director Public Research Interest Centre

A new goldmine?

Tim Helweg-Larsen says Welsh wind offers a new source of power, income and jobs.

Maggot and a young girl sitting on a sofa in a living room

Maggot's mission

Maggot asks if you use more energy turning lights and TVs on and off than leaving them running or on standby?

The Davies family holding electrical gadgets

Top tips

Advice on how to lower your gas and electricity bills and heat your home more effectively - and more economically - this winter.

Wind turbine

The windfarm debate

Are you a fan of wind farms? Would you be happy to live near one? You sent us your views.

Wind turbines

Winds of change

Environment correspondent Iolo ap Dafydd looks at how the wind energy industry in Wales compares to Denmark.

Wylfa nuclear power station

The nuclear debate

Read the comments which came in when we asked if we should build more nuclear power stations.


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