THORP
The operators of the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant in Cumbria are to face a criminal prosecution over the leak of tonnes of radioactive material. THe Company denied the prosecution (due to begin 8th June) would scupper its sale in April 2007.
Ananova 3rd May 2006
BBC 3rd May 2006
FT 4th May 2006
Times 4th May 2006
Daily Mail 4th May 2006
HSE Press Release 3rd May 2006
New nukes
The giant time and investment scales involved in nuclear power put it at an economic disadvantage in relation to renewables, a veteran Government advisor has said. While solar or wind technologies are applied to a diverse range of mostly small-scale projects, nuclear requires large investments and long-term commitments. Such commitments “cannot be undone,” raising the risk for investors, said Walt Patterson, a leading nuclear expert and former special government advisor.
Government Opportunities 3rd May 2006
Iran
Reuters gives the full text of a draft U.N. Security Council resolution put forward on Wednesday by Britain, France, the United States and Germany as the council’s proposed response to Iran’s nuclear program
Reuters 3rd May 2006
Iran has created a new reality in its nuclear dispute with the world by achieving uranium enrichment, while Western powers pursue a strategy that has yet to pay off, diplomats associated with the IAEA say.
Reuters 3rd May 2006
President George W. Bush demanded on Wednesday that Iran give up nuclear weapons ambitions “for the sake of world peace,” as he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasised diplomacy in dealing with Tehran.
Reuters 4th May 2006
