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Nuclear
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Big lifestyle changes needed if technology fails to deliver Scottish climate targets
Scotland would need to see major lifestyle changes if it is to meet its climate target without relying on unproven carbon capture and storage technologies.
Facebook apologises after blocking Scottish CND’s website
Facebook has issued an apology to the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament after blocking people from accessing the peace organisation’s website.
Cracked reactors force further delays at Hunterston
Plans to restart two cracked and ageing reactors at Hunterston in north Ayrshire have again been delayed as operators struggle to convince regulators they are safe.
We need to scrap Trident, says former nuclear submarine commander
Plans to replace Trident should be cancelled to prevent humanity toppling “into a nuclear annihilation abyss,” says former nuclear commander.
Perfect storm: MoD report says Trident nuclear plans in trouble
UK government plans for new Trident submarine reactors are under threat from staff shortages and spending cuts.
Government ‘failing to protect Scotland from nuclear convoy crash’
Scotland is “wholly unprepared” to deal with an accident or an attack on the nuclear bomb convoys that travel across the country.
Fears over expanding MoD police role on the Clyde
Armed Ministry of Defence police are planning to increase patrols in civilian areas outwith the Clyde nuclear bases, prompting fears about the “increasing militarisation” of the area.
US plea: don’t dump Dounreay nuclear waste here
A US environmental group is urging the UK to look after its own nuclear waste, and not dump it in the US.
Concerns over nuclear safety at Rosyth after exercise failures
The safety regime at the Rosyth naval dockyard in Fife has been called into question.
