The Mayors for Peace European Chapter, the UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) are pleased to cooperate on a high-profile webinar taking place on the 4th December 2020. It will be looking at the direction of peace, security and disarmament in Europe over the … [Continue Reading]
NFLA urges more resources for tackling the climate emergency and less on new nuclear and roadbuilding from the UK Spending Review
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) remains disappointed with the UK Government’s lack of funding in tackling the climate emergency which, while there were some good points in its recent 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, has not provided the sort of resources it needs to deliver on the rapid carbon emission cuts … [Continue Reading]
NFLA believes EPA report on Ireland’s carbon emissions is a wake-up call for the need for much more radical action on the climate emergency
The NFLA All Ireland Sustainable Energy Forum notes the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) sober assessment of the state of the environment and the need for dramatic and radical action to reach climate change targets in 2030 and 2050. The report is not a surprise for the Forum as we have been consistently calling for a … [Continue Reading]
NFLA comment on the UK Government’s 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution – a missed opportunity to radically reset for the climate emergency
The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) has read with interest, but concluded with real disappointment, the UK Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. We see it as a missed opportunity when radical, appropriately funded action to tackle the climate emergency is sorely needed. The 10-point plan is supposed … [Continue Reading]
NFLA publishes report on how to get to a 100% cost effective renewable electricity system
The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) publishes today a detailed briefing considering the ways all parts of the UK and Ireland could get to a 100% renewable electricity system. The report argues it is becoming increasingly more feasible and can be much more cost effective than for those advocating new nuclear facilities. … [Continue Reading]
NFLA publishes report on the Beaufort’s Dyke area of the Irish Sea – an environmental and radiological dumping area and key nuclear submarine testing area
NFLA Scotland & NFLA All Ireland Forum joint media release The UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) publishes today a detailed report on the Beaufort’s Dyke area of the Irish Sea, between Northern Ireland and Scotland, consolidating knowledge of it as a dumping area and its importance for testing nuclear powered submarines. (1) … [Continue Reading]
NFLA report outlines the important role Councils should provide in delivering a ‘green recovery’ to the Covid-19 economic challenge
NFLA All Ireland Sustainable Energy Forum media release Following on from last week’s 40th anniversary of the UK and Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) (1), the NFLA All Ireland Sustainable Energy Forum publishes today a detailed report on how essential a ‘green recovery’ is in responding to the huge economic challenges of the Covid-19 … [Continue Reading]
NFLA publishes new report on the importance of Councils in delivering a ‘green recovery’ to the economic challenge of Covid-19
NFLA English, Scottish & Wales Forums media release Following its 40th anniversary last week (1), the UK & Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) publishes today a detailed report on how essential a ‘green recovery’ is to the huge economic challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the important role Councils need to play within it. … [Continue Reading]
40th anniversary of the NFLA
Today is the 40th anniversary of the NFLA. NFLA media release on the 40th anniversary 40th anniversary webinar flyer NFLA a brief history presentation Special 4th December webinar with Mayors for Peace, NFLA and ICAN A note on the origins of NFLA and its opposition to civil defence from Bob Overy, former Principal Emergency Planning … [Continue Reading]
NFLA welcomes the 50th ratification of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and its entry into force shortly, and looks forward to its role in promoting global nuclear disarmament
The Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) is delighted to see the 48th, 49th and 50th states to ratify the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) over the 23rd and 24th October, meaning that this treaty can now enter into force as part of international disarmament law. As a member of the coalition … [Continue Reading]