New report damns expansion of nuclear-uranium power
Published by MAC on 2007-06-28
New report damns expansion of nuclear-uranium power
28th June 2007
On July 3rd the Oxford Research Group - a broad-based UK scientific NGO - will publish a report damning the fond illusion that increases in nuclear power generation will contribute significantly to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The report swiftly follows several other studies (reported on this site) confirming a similar prognosis.
Crucially, the researchers conclude that, were current expansions in nuclear power to be realised this would "place great strains on supplies of uranium ore - probably leading to exploitation of poorer grades and therefore more carbon expended on extraction and refining."
Whether this is true or not, nuclear expansion will certainly increase social insecurity, and doubtless damage and despoliation, for communities living near new uranium mines.