Nuclear energy and fracking should not be taboo. Thomas Salzer, president of the federation of Austrian industries in Lower Austria, ran into problems with this demand. Only the FPÖ (partially) agrees with him.
These statements by Thomas Salzer send shock waves across the country. The President of the Federation of Austrian Industries has expressed his thoughts on energy supply at ORF. Even if all the potential for hydro, wind and solar energy were expanded, there would not be enough electricity in 30 years, according to the industrialist. Salzer’s solution: fracking for gas production and nuclear power plants!
A clear no comes from Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP). The state deputy has been fighting nuclear reactors on our state borders for years: “Regular incidents show how risky this technology is.” Pernkopf knows that fracking to exploit domestic natural gas reserves, especially in the Weinviertel, is met with enormous popular resistance: taking much too long.”
Sidl (SPÖ) for renewable energies
He relies on renewable energy: “It’s safe, clean and compatible with nature!” Salzer’s explosive proposals are also rejected by MEP Günther Sidl (SPÖ): “Nuclear energy is a small solution, but a problem.” idea, that goes in the completely wrong direction”. Sidl also advocates renewable energy, for example the expansion of biogas plants in Niederösterreich.
The president of the industry received – in part – approval from the FPÖ. In any case, club president Reinhard Teufel sees biofracking as “environmentally friendly”.
Source: Krone
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