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Mr President, I would like to commend the rapporteur on his excellent work. The various energy crises coupled with the prospect of the exhaustion of non-renewable organic fuels in view of increased demand and the need to protect the environment have led to increased interest in sources of renewable energy. I therefore welcome the decision to debate this issue in the House.
Mr Turmes referred to the sun. Even if all the supplies of fuels such as oil, gas, coal and wood could be burnt as efficiently as possible, the amount of energy obtained would only be equal to the amount of solar energy reaching the Earth in barely four days. That is something worth noting.
The issue we are debating is of fundamental importance, and it is unfortunate that we are debating it late at night with so few Members present. There are many aspects to the challenge before us, for instance the technical, research, environmental, climatic, economic, social and defence aspects to name but a few. Specific action in this regard must be taken across the whole Union, with due consideration for international cooperation. This should be undertaken in individual countries ..."@en1
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