Last week, I went to a lecture at my old college, the famous Imperial College in London on the topic of Energy Security. It was being given by the esteemed Sir Roy Gardner, the current president of the Energy Institute. He was a good presenter, and knew what he wanted to say and how to say. So, thus far good.

But, my disappointment and somewhat outrage came at the content of what he had to say. Whilst this is some 6 days later, I still remember him saying "we are increasing relying on further and more unstable countries for our energy", "we must tackle France and Germany" and that nuclear was the main option!!!!

He barely mentioned any renewables, seemed to barely have thought about the future beyond the next two decades, and thought of nothing but UK energy security. I wonder how someone can be allowed to say these things.

Energy Security is not unique to the UK, especially given it is part of the EU, and a small island on the west of this very entity. Nuclear energy is not environmentally friendly, is expensive and Uranium will also run out one day. NO body thinks the Mid East is currently stable, but hey, who invaded Iraq!?

Why is he (and people like him), not thinking about step change and truly about the future. What is wrong with thinking outside the box and using the free and actually easy to use energies our planet and solar system have provided to us???

Sir Roy and colleagues, please let us younger people have a say. It IS important.