Energy risks need better explanation by Government and regulators according to MPs

"Public distrust of governments as providers of risk information is evident
across Europe. The UK Government's position as an advocate for nuclear power
makes it difficult for the public to trust it as an impartial source of
information. Technically competent public bodies that are independent of
Government - such as the Health & Safety Executive and Office for Nuclear
Regulation - are in a much better position to engender public trust and
influence risk perceptions. The Committee calls on these regulators to make
greater efforts to communicate risk to the public and develop their role as
trusted sources of information for lay people,  in addition to providing
risk information for technical audiences."

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/s
cience-and-technology-committee/news/120709-devils-bargain/


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