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- Mr. Raynaud, how real is the threat of global warming?
- Generally the stakes are rather high. Take Africa for example. This continent is already in a very dangerous situation. The sea level will rise by 50 or 80 cm or even more by the end of the century. This means there will be a lot of problems in many coastal countries. In Bangladesh, for instance, thousands of people will have to be evacuated. Millions of people will have to immigrate, increase of conflicts is very possible etc?
- You believe the future of the Earth is to an extent in the hands of the people. Do you think that they, though, can really be motivated to change the status quo?
- People should be educated, things should be explained to them. This issue should not be abandoned; people should be persuaded without being compelled. We are talking of a threat, of a possibility, not about something that will for sure happen. I also hope we are wrong. But even if we are right, this will happen for good because we will have to change our lifestyle.
- What do you think of nuclear energy? A lot of discussions are currently being held in Bulgaria on the necessity of constructing a second NPP?
- Nuclear energy is not the only solution. I am not familiar enough with the situation in Bulgaria but generally I believe more efforts should be focused on renewable energy sources. In Bulgaria you have a lot of sunshine, it should be used. It is not expensive, simply solar cells have to be installed. I think soon and earnestly Bulgaria has to consider the solar energy issue because here you have very favourable conditions. I do not say it is  stupid to think of nuclear energy. If it is well controlled it can help slow down global warming. Bulgaria, though, should consider using solar energy.

Krassimira Temelkova