The Nuclear Consulting Group, Global 2000, Cities for a Nuclear Free Europe (CNFE), the Co-ordinator of the Alliance of Regions for Phasing-out Nuclear Power Across Europe and the UK and Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) warmly welcome a decision of EU member states that the planned ‘European Just Transition Fund’ will not provide financial … [Continue Reading]
NFLA writes to Welsh First Minister over its disappointment with the lack of independent members in the ‘Hinkley mud’ expert panel and the response of Natural Resource Wales to its consultation on the issue
The Chairs of the Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) Welsh and English Forums have written a joint letter to the Welsh Government First Minister noting their disappointment that independent and more critical expert voices are unlikely to be included in an expert panel considering the safety of over 600,000 tonnes of mud and sediment from … [Continue Reading]
NFLA seek answers in silo structural incident at Hinkley Point C
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) has sought answers from the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) after what appears to be quite a significant incident on the Hinkley Point site yesterday. An investigation has been launched by the ONR and EDF Energy after a silo tower at the Hinkley Point C development sustained “structural damage” … [Continue Reading]
NFLA welcome launch of a report by new campaigning group 100% Renewable UK on why nuclear power is literally ‘switching off’ wind energy
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) welcomes the publication of a detailed report today by the new campaigning group ‘100% Renewable UK’ which shows how nuclear power is instrumental in the National Grid having to turn off large amounts of wind power in Scotland. (1) The report outlines that nuclear power is heavily responsible for … [Continue Reading]
NFLA support joint letter to Welsh First Minister calling for an expert panel to consider EDF application on dumping dredged mud from Hinkley Point into the Cardiff Deep Grounds
The Chairs of the Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) Welsh and English Forums are amongst the co-signatories to a joint letter to the First Minister of the Welsh Government. The letter calls on the Government to appoint independent advisors to an expert panel considering the environmental consequences to an application by EDF Energy to dump … [Continue Reading]
NFLA argue EDF’s application for Sizewell C is untimely, loaded with financial and environmental risk and renewable alternatives are better
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) are not surprised EDF Energy has submitted today an application to build the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant to the Planning Inspectorate. NFLA believe the application should though have been delayed until the Covid-19 lockdown is over. NFLA see the project as filled with considerable financial, technical and … [Continue Reading]
NFLA submits views on Bradwell B – the development is not required as cheaper and cleaner renewable energy alternatives power forward
The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) has submitted today its views on the proposed development of a new nuclear power station at Bradwell in Essex. (1) It argues that going ahead with the construction of Bradwell B nuclear power station would be a huge error of judgement. At present, due to the … [Continue Reading]
NFLA support joint calls for an increased international healthcare and green stimulus over military spending as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic
The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) supports today a joint international statement organised by the International Peace Bureau (IPB) that calls for future spending to be prioritised on healthcare rather than military projects. (1) It comes as a new ICAN report highlights the huge levels of expenditure in 2019 on nuclear weapons. … [Continue Reading]
NFLA welcome the opening of the film ‘The Atom – a Love Affair’ as a way of having an open debate on the nuclear issue
The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) welcomes the premiere of a new film that seeks to promote debate on why nuclear power has remained so resilient and attractive to governments and many communities over many decades, whilst also considering its obvious limitations. ‘The Atom – A Love Affair’ is an informative documentary … [Continue Reading]
Torness nuclear reactors predicted to start cracking in 2022
Cracks that could increase the risk of a radioactive accident at Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian will start appearing six years sooner than previously thought, according to the UK government’s safety watchdog. Read More Rob Edwards, The Ferret, 6 May 2020