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Oh Dear: Blair backs nuclear power plans

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    #11
    Originally posted by milanbenes
    I thought New Lie didn't like nuclear power ?

    Seems they changed their mind...

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4987196.stm

    I wonder where the 20 new nuclear power stations will be situated ? wonder what effect they'll have on the local house prices ?

    Milan.
    The easiest option would be to double up on existing sites - I know Dungeness is coming to the end of its lifespan and one plan mooted was to build a new reactor while the old one is decommisioned - only problem is, if the sea levels do rise as predicted Dungeness will be under water

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      #12
      Originally posted by Gold Dalek
      - only problem is, if the sea levels do rise as predicted Dungeness will be under water
      Build it on stilts. Of the sturdiest oak, naturally.

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        #13
        Originally posted by wendigo100
        Build it on stilts. Of the sturdiest oak, naturally.
        Might be a good idea to slap on a bit of yacht varnish as well.

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          #14
          Originally posted by wendigo100
          Build it on stilts. Of the sturdiest oak, naturally.
          So should the reactor go critical and melt down, it would drop harmlessly into the sea... what a good safety tip!

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            #15
            Dungeness already has two so no one is going to notice a third, fourth, fifth ......

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              #16
              We already have 2 stations housing 4 reactors at Heysham, I cant see another Station harming property prices. A ten year build is going to do a world of good for local business and they might even get round to building the bypass we need.

              There could even be work for the Gunman if they decide to upgrade software control.
              I am not qualified to give the above advice!

              The original point and click interface by
              Smith and Wesson.

              Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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                #17
                Originally posted by Lucifer Box
                The waste is to be vitrified and buried in deep UK mines. Problem solved.

                Except we dont have any deep mines anymore. Maggie closed them all.
                "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by DaveB
                  Except we dont have any deep mines anymore. Maggie closed them all.
                  I think the holes are still there.

                  As a matter of interest:
                  Most were producing long after Maggie went, just without so many men. Look up Long Wall Mining you will see how the workforce can be reduced and production can be increased. I worked for a firm that made the kit, wicked stuff writing software for real tonka toys.
                  I am not qualified to give the above advice!

                  The original point and click interface by
                  Smith and Wesson.

                  Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by DaveB
                    Except we dont have any deep mines anymore. Maggie closed them all.
                    Can't we outsource the disposal to India?

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
                      I think the holes are still there.
                      Not really, the pits were not mothballed, they were closed (and allowed to collapse).
                      Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
                      threadeds website, and here's my blog.

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