Cumbria County Council's Cabinet has decided that West Cumbria should no longer be considered as a potential location for a deep geological repository to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste. Read more »
The Lake District's Ennerdale is one of three possible locations for a high-level nuclear waste repository. Dubbed a 'geological disposal facility’, the installation would store intensely hot and highly radioactive spent fuel deep underground. Cath Flitcroft assesses the impact – and calls on BMC members to sign a petition to protect this iconic and wild corner of the Lakes. Read more »
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