Govt to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors

Reacting to government plans to make it easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy, Mike Childs, said:  

“Nuclear power is extremely expensive and creates a legacy of radioactive waste that lasts for thousands of years. 

"The Hinkley C nuclear plant in Somerset, which is a decade late and almost £30 billion over budget, makes HS2 look like a runaway success. 

“Once, the nuclear industry promised electricity too cheap to meter, now we are being told they’ll deliver small modular reactors at an affordable price. 

“If ministers want to build a clean, affordable and energy secure future they should focus on renewables such as wind and solar and better energy storage – not the overblown, costly hype offered by the nuclear industry.” 

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