Abandon plans for new nuclear and Shut Oldbury NOW!
We feel for the people of Japan during this time of natural and, potentially, man made disaster. We are all reeling from the shock of the events of the last few days and our thoughts are with them at this dreadful time.
A fire in an ancillary building at Oldbury only a few years ago led to the release pictured above. How close did we come to a Fukushima then?
The existing plant at Oldbury is older and long past its sell by date. What emergency plans really exist here?.... none of us know what to do or where to go.... none of us have been given any instructions, let alone tablets. They would have to evacuate many many more people from their homes including the whole of Bristol, Thornbury, Chepstow, Gloucester and more!
See the evacuation areas involved for yourself on a map included in Eon's scoping report showing the distances from Oldbury in 5km circles at http://www.shepperdineagainstnuclearenergy.org.uk/news-and-press/article-161-2011-03/map-showing-distances-in-5km-circles-from-oldbury
We have already told the Government why they should not plan to build new nuclear at Shepperdine, it is madness to even contemplate building one in a high level risk flood zone and one that has evidence of damage due to the tsunami of 1604. It is time the Government listened to this community and found the courage to admit they are wrong.
Help us stop this nonsense, tell your MP to SHUT OLDBURY NOW and abandon all plans for new nuclear!