Letchworth Garden City Screens Nuclear Now

18/06/2025

21/02/2025

If you would like to find out more about how nuclear reactors are assessed by UK regulators this page is for you. They are looking for p***c comments too.

Before a new nuclear power station can be built and operated in Great Britain, in addition to the reactor design going through the GDA process, the proposed operator must obtain permission from regulators and government.

20/02/2025

Ever wondered what nuclear energy is all about ?

Learn all about nuclear with the Nuclear Institute. Discover the UK's nuclear industry and how you can become a part of it.Visit: nuclearinst.com/Educational...

14/02/2025

https://www.dalton.manchester.ac.uk/nuclear-energy-for-net-zero/

In this paper, we consider nuclear energy in the context of the net zero challenge, in supporting the UK’s hydrogen ambitions and in delivering economic growth.

14/02/2025

What ever you think about nuclear for net zero, this is essential reading, and opportunity to engage:

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06/02/2025

Big news today. On one hand the warmest January on record, now well above the +1.5 degC limit, on the other UK government commitment to facilitate investment in small zero carbon heat and power stations, with a wider range of siting options to allow power where it's needed.

More nuclear power plants will be approved across England and Wales as the Prime Minister slashes red tape to get Britain building - as part of his Plan for Change.

01/08/2024

I am often asked about nuclear waste and where it will go. This piece provides a good explanation

Watch to find out what the Journey to GDF involves.Follow us on social mediaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nuclearwasteservices/ X/Twitter: x.com/Nuclear...

18/07/2024

We have been quiet whilst the election period was running, and the need to remain neutral. Interested in ideas on what you would like to see covered through this feed. The kings speech on recycled carbon fuel certainly gives food for thought on how we might meet net zero targets. What is less obvious is the need for nuclear energy and a power to liquids process route to achieve that.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-security-bill-factsheets/energy-security-bill-factsheet-recycled-carbon-fuels-and-nuclear-derived-fuels-for-transport #:~:text=RCFs%20are%20fuels%20produced%20from,relative%20to%20petrol%20or%20diesel.

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20/06/2024

Who knew neutrons could be used to improve the texture of that cheeky chocolate bar?

​If you have ever tried tempering chocolate at home, you will know it is harder than it looks. It turns out that the commercial production process is not much easier! The chocolate we see in the shops undergoes a long multi-step process to achieve that perfect snap and melt in the mouth texture.