If you’ve ever wondered where and how uranium is enriched in the UK before it goes for military uses and to Springfields (also check out Surround Springfields on 27th April) to be made into nuclear fuel then have a look at the new booklet. Capenhurst – the Facts this booklet takes a critical look at URENCO’s Capenhurst uranium enrichment plant in Cheshire has been produced by the Close Capenhurst Campaign. Capenhurst – the Facts is the first publication of its kind. The report includes a description of URENCO’s activities, transport of material, accidents that have occurred, the tailings plant that will store depleted uranium hexafluoride for years to come, and storage of submarine reactors.
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