New nukes
An online map highlighting the locations of more than 100 major new developments that could be forced through under changes to planning law has been launched. Massive building projects ranging from nuclear power stations, wind farms and incinerators to airports, roads and reservoirs are all pinpointed on the software for the first time. The map has been produced by the Planning Disaster Coalition, an umbrella organisation of environmental and conservation groups that represents 5 million people, which is leading the opposition to the Government’s planning white paper.
Telegraph 3rd August 2007 more >>
THORP
Sellafield’s Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant cost more than £110 million in lost revenues as it lay idle last year.
Times 3rd August 2007 more >>
Unions have warned that its continued inaction raise concerns over the plant’s future. The UK’s main nuclear reprocessor was out of action for two years with a spate of technical difficulties. Last month the plant began small scale operations.
Times 3rd August 2007 more >>
India
India and the United States on Friday spelled out how they planned to share civilian nuclear fuel and technology under a pact that reverses three decades of American anti-proliferation policy.
Guardian website 3rd August 2007 more >>
