Friday, November 27, 2009

UK Plutonium Cuts Strategy 'In Disarray' - Scientists

Photo: Sellafield nuclear plant has the world's largest store of separated plutonium

From The BBC:

The UK's plan to cut its stockpile of separated plutonium is in "disarray", a group of scientists has warned.

The British Pugwash Group (BPG) says the way 100 tonnes of the deadly powder is being stored is "ludicrous".

Its experts fear the stockpile at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria - the largest in the world - could be a target for terrorists.

The government said the plutonium was stored safely and securely but recognised the need to make progress.

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