It tells us what tidal energy from the Severn can deliver, by when, at what sort of cost, for the region and for the UK as a whole; and what needs to happen next. We now have a wonderful opportunity to do a properly rigorous analysis of ‘nuclear vs renewables’ …
Nuclear power & net zero: Too little, too late, too expensive
Report by Professor Steve Thomas, July 2023 The UK government has reaffirmed its target of building 24GW of new nuclear capacity by 2050. This would be equivalent to eight new nuclear stations in addition to the Hinkley Point C station and would be expected to provide 25% of our power by then. …
Net Zero Review: Call for Evidence
The Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy commissioned an independent review of the government’s approach to delivering its net zero target. The review is considering how to maximise economic growth and investment and support UK energy security and affordability for consumers. Stop Hinkley sent in our response. …
16 Reasons why Nuclear Generation is not the Answer!
16 Reasons why Nuclear Generation is not the Answer Leaflet – Can also be printed as a booklet if your printer has that option. 1. Radioactive Waste Legacy Nuclear power stations are radioactive waste factories. Growing amounts of radioactive waste around the world have been produced from 70 years of …