Sweden will be the first western European country’s dependence on oil finish. In 15 years, bio fuels and renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels, reported the British daily The Guardian. That northern European country will also no new nuclear power stations built, said Minister for Sustainable Development Mona Sahlin.
Committee ensures implementation
The preparation of the nine million inhabitants in the state entirely new energy policy will be assisted by a committee consisting of industry experts, academics, farmers, car makers, civil servants and other persons. In a few months, the members of the first report in Parliament. The reasons for Sweden’s switch to renewable energies arise from the necessity of a possible economic crisis because of high crude oil prices counter. “Our dependence on oil should be finished no later than 2020,” Mona Sahlin announced. “There are better alternatives to oil,” said the minister. Continue reading →