Materials and energy resources

The Institution of Civil Engineers' Working Party Report on Materials and Energy Resources is summarised by the chairman of the Party. In view of the depletion of natural resources and the disturbing growth in energy requirements, the primary recommendation is for a clear long-term Government policy which is combined for materials and energy. Other recommendations relate to policies for indigenous sources, the chemical industry, food and agriculture. Existing sources of energy and ways in which they are likely to change are examined. It is concluded that with increases in energy conservation, any 'energy gap' by the year 2000, could be met by a comparatively small nuclear contribution. (U.K.)