The Podium

We face an ever-increasing demand for energy. As a result, Governments have an instinctive desire to keep the lights on, and to do so in a way which is affordable and environmentally sustainable. But, understandable though this instinct certainly is, what role should Governments actually take in encouraging new technologies designed to address the problem? Should they be active backers and promoters, or is it better to be more circumspect? 

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