Septembre 2016 / The Canary

Nuclear risk posed by ’intolerable conditions’ at Sellafield

September 5th, 2016

Sloppy working procedures at Sellafield outed by BBC Panorama have just underscored the risks posed by nuclear power. According to an investigation sparked by a whistleblower, parts of the nuclear facility are being operated below minimum staff levels, and radioactive materials are being inadequately stored in plastic bottles.

The revelation comes as the government discusses the details of a major investment to build the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, (...)

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