Monday 9 November 2009

Nuclear power - the losers

Dungeness in Kent has been rejected as the site for a new nuclear power plant.
Ed Miliband told the House of Commons that this was because, 'the Government does not believe ... that a new nuclear power station can be built there without causing an adverse effect on the integrity of the internationally unique eco-system.'
But can any nuclear plant be built without having negative environmental or social effects?
Kirksanton in Cumbria will have a brand new power station on a nice beach.

The beach is a tourist attraction that will disappear under concrete. For local people like Maggie and Imtaz, who have spent five years lovingly renovating and converting Manor Farm 'to create a cosy holiday destination for those with disabilities along with their families or carers', this is not such good news.

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