Environment
Hunterston cracks are ‘death knell’ for other nuclear reactors
Seven other nuclear power stations in Scotland and England could be under threat after cracks were found at Hunterston.
Hunterston
Environment
New cracks found in Scottish nuclear reactor
New cracks have been discovered in one of Scotland’s ageing nuclear reactors, raising radiation safety fears and resulting in a prolonged shutdown.
Environment, Health
Giant wind turbines are causing health problems, claim villagers
A west coast community is in dispute with a power company over giant wind turbines which are allegedly causing debilitating health problems.
Environment
Nuclear firm under fire for bid to double reactor cracks
The nuclear industry is bidding to relax safety standards by doubling the number of cracks allowed in the radioactive cores of Scotland’s ageing reactors.
Environment
Nuclear power police admit to 21 security breaches
The police force charged with guarding UK nuclear power plants has admitted to 21 breaches of security, including lost smart phones and identity cards.
Environment
Risks of terrorist attacks on nuclear plants ‘underestimated’
A report for local authorities says that nuclear plants are vulnerable to drone strikes, cyber attacks and terrorist infiltrators.