Well, as I am sure Tony Fisher will attest, my statement was meant as a joke. Though I am not sure how having a sense of humour positions me in the realm of those who 'poo-poo the potential for a just transition to renewable energy'?

Oh, and I am self employed, so have nothing tied up in the energy incumbency or the perpetuation of coal combustion in the country. Personally, I am all for as wide a spread of energy sources as is feasible, since the more options available, the less we rely on any one pillar that might fail.

But I'm even more for a good joke, especially one at JZ783's expense!