Advisors Endorse Tidal Power Plan

An influential UK government advisory body has endorsed proposals for a tidal barrage across the Severn estuary. The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) says the project should meet tough environmental conditions and remain in public ownership. Last week the government announced an inquiry into the Severn scheme, which is opposed b a number of green groups. The SDC says the UK could get at least 10% of its electricity from tidal power.