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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-11-16"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:VOTE2
dcterms:Language	"fi"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20001116.5.4-120"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-11-16-Speech-4-1212
lpv:speaker	lp:Piia-Noora Kauppi2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; EMPL (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Kansallinen Kokoomus (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the United States (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member; ECON (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"It is the European Commission’s aim to double the share of renewable energy sources in the total consumption of energy by the year 2010. Renewables are a very important part of an effective climate protection strategy. In Finland peat is an important renewable energy source, and accounts for 6% of all fuel used. Unlike in Central Europe, there is a lot of peat in the Nordic countries such as Finland. Specialists worldwide have also said that peat is an important biomass fuel, whose annual growth clearly exceeds its consumption in Finland. The northernmost areas of Finland are in the tundra zone, where not enough wood grows to constitute a source of natural energy. Peat is an important fuel particularly in these regions, where it also has an important impact on employment. I am satisfied that the European Parliament recognises these facts and includes peat in its report on renewable energy sources. The Member States of the European Union, including Finland, are committed to achieving the Kyoto targets, conservation of natural resources and a reduction in emissions of harmful substances. The importance of nuclear energy is increasing constantly, for this very reason. Obviously we have to observe more progressive and effective safety and security rules when using nuclear energy and when storing nuclear waste. Yesterday, 15 November, the Finnish energy company, Teollisuuden Voima, requested the Finnish Council of State to give a decision, in principle, on the construction of a fifth nuclear reactor. I hope our government and parliament will take a positive view of this request. The responsible use of nuclear energy provides the opportunity for an energy source that is environmentally friendly and economical, and there is no reason to place restrictions on its use."@en1

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