Anti-nuclear movement in the United Kingdom

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In January 2008 the UK government announced plans to build new nuclear power stations, and the anti-nuclear movement in the United Kingdom has voiced concerns. There are also public concerns about the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Many different groups and individuals have been involved in demonstrations and protests over the years.

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[edit] Background

In 1976, the UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution found that it would be "morally wrong" to make a major commitment to nuclear power without first demonstrating a safe way of isolating radioactive waste. Yet the UK is about to embark on a programme to build at least 10 new reactors while still lacking a disposal site for waste from the past 50 years. According to a New Scientist report, spent fuel from the new reactors will be far more radioactive than existing waste.[1][2]

[edit] Specific groups

The now-familiar peace symbol was originally the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament logo.
The now-familiar peace symbol was originally the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament logo.

[edit] Academics

In 2008, several prominent UK academics spoke out against the government's proposal to build a new generation of nuclear power plants:[11][12]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Editorial: Nuclear industry must not forget past lessons
  2. ^ Nuclear super-fuel gets too hot to handle
  3. ^ CANSAR
  4. ^ News and information about the UK nuclear industry
  5. ^ No new nukes!
  6. ^ Welcome to Nuclear Pledge
  7. ^ Nuclear Spin
  8. ^ Pawb Website
  9. ^ Stop Hinkley
  10. ^ Nuclear is too little, too late and too dangerous
  11. ^ Scientists take on Brown over nuclear plans
  12. ^ Nuclear Consultation: Public Trust in Government
  13. ^ Fears over nuclear waste transport plan

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