Showing posts with label new nuclear build. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new nuclear build. Show all posts

Monday, 3 October 2011

Protest



Use no 27

Protest - Stop New Nuclear

The Stop New Nuclear network website puts it very well....

"We can stop new nuclear
The government and the nuclear industry want us to believe that nuclear new-build in Britain is a done deal. They want to discourage us from protesting – the message they want us to swallow is clear: opposition is futile, and we will be going ahead anyway!
However, that couldn't be further from the truth. Yes, the government has introduced a framework which effectively will subsidise new nuclear at our expense – as electricity consumers and taxpayers. Yes, the government has effectively deprived local communities from having a say in the planning process for new nuclear and other major infrastructure projects thus dumping a crucial cornerstone of local democracy.
But nuclear new-build in Britain is already behind schedule and has faced legal and other setbacks. Public concern is mounting following the Fukushima disaster. If we can stop the building at Hinkley, we can stop the whole process. Now is the time to mobilise and take action.
New-nuclear in Britain is far from being a done deal, and we can still stop it!

NEW NUCLEAR — STOP IT AT HINKLEY!

The action:
A non-violent blockade of Hinkley Point nuclear power station in Somerset"

http://stopnewnuclear.org.uk/

http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Campaigners-step-Hinkley-protest/story-13462638-detail/story.html

http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2011/hinkley-protests-10-09-11.php

Friday, 17 June 2011

ACT OF FAITH

Use no. 16

ACT OF FAITH

Carlisle Cathedral is built to inspire awe.  Last time I went there was Chernobyl Day to ask Bishop Newcome (aka Nuke'm)  for a rethink on his outspoken support for new build and a deep nuclear dump in Cumbria.  A few of us supporters of a radiation free lakeland went in to the Cathedral.  When I opened my mouth to deliver a brilliant speech to  the Bishop's right hand man,  a tiny mouse squeak came out  "please give this important letter to the Bishop etc.."  
As soon as I got out of the Cathedral my voice was back to normal!  Thats not important  but what is important is that the Bishop has now replied to our letter saying:  

I am not prepared at this stage to withdraw my 
support for new build and geological disposal.

That Angel of Light sat above Carlisle Cathedral must be laughing his fiery socks off!    How many more lives will be snuffed out before The Bishop "withdraws his support" ?