Some interesting stuff here, courtesy of our very own Ministry of Defence, with regard to the UK’s nuclear weapons. You’d think some/most (maybe all?) of this raw data would be much more hush-hush. But hey, what’s the point in having warheads if you don’t tell anyone (everyone) you’ve got them?
Tag Archives: nuclear
Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is possibly the most contentious and emotive of all methods of energy production, due to the nature of the material involved and long term consequences of accidents. Nuclear power stations currently produce about a quarter of Britain’s electricity. Many are now too old to continue to operate efficiently and safely and are being closed down. By 2023 only 4% of Britain’s electricity will come from nuclear power.
The Vulnerability of the UK’s Nuclear Facilities to Terrorism
The events on 11 September 2001 highlighted the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure to terrorist attack. Bellona’s position paper examines the vulnerability of the United Kingdom’s nuclear facilities to terrorism.
Bellona: The Vulnerability of the UK’s Nuclear Facilities to Terrorism
WasteLink
While the primary purpose of this site is to provide a reference source for radioactive waste management professionals, we recognize that radwaste is a hotly debated and emotional issue in today’s society. Few other topics can polarize a community faster than the discussion of what to do with radioactive waste (or whether we should be generating any at all). Therefore, we strive to present all sides of the story in a non-partisan fashion.
The Radioactive Boy Scout
Of his exposure to radioactivity he says, “I don’t believe I took more than five years off my life.”