Stop Hinkley Press Release 19 Feb 2014

Stop Hinkley to hold public meeting on the Radiation Risks of Nuclear & Fracking & how we can transform the Energy System.

 In solidarity with Frack-free February Stop Hinkley & South West Against Nuclear are hosting two public meetings in Bristol & Bridgwater about the radiation risks of nuclear and fracking and what we can do to transform the energy system.

Dr Ian Fairlie is an independent consultant on radioactivity in the environment. Ian holds a degree in Radiation Biology from Barts in London and his doctoral studies concerned the radiological hazards of spent fuel, he has worked as a civil servant on regulating radiation risks from nuclear power stations and was the secretariat of the CERRIE committee on internal radiation emitters.

Nikki Clark of Stop Hinkley holds a degree in Environmental Studies; she is a spokesperson for Stop Hinkley and represents the group at forums on nuclear issues. She will be talking about energy transition and energy democratisation.

The first of the meetings will be held in Bridgwater Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive TA6 7AS at 19:00 - 21:00 on Tuesday 25th February 19:00 - 21:00. The second in Bristol Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY on Wednesday 26th February.

On behalf of Stop Hinkley Josephine Smoldon said "This is looks set to be a very informative meeting for anyone wanting to know more about the risks of nuclear and fracking, Mr Fairlie is very knowledgeable and speaks all over the world on these issues. We are very excited to be able to talk about Energy Democracy too. Transition to more sustainable energy systems powered by renewable is happening across the world, with Germany and Denmark leading the way, we think that the UK should be a part of that and not left behind in the dark and so we are looking forward to exploring how we can do that. There will be refreshments and a Questions & Answers session with both speakers. Doors open at 18:45. Entry is free. For further information call 07736930069.

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For interviews or further information call Nikki on 07736 930069

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For further information about Dr Fairlie www.ianfairlie.org