Having previously noted the Scotsman’s enthusiasm for greenwashing, astroturfing and new nuclear [Who are Britain Remade? – Bella Caledonia] we were excited to see the Herald getting in on the action at the end of June. Here, Energy Scotland’s John Proctor responds to The Herald’s pro-nuclear spread. I see Joani Reid MP has joined Anas Sarwar MSP and Michael Shanks MP in the chorus calling for new nuclear energy plant in Scotland (The Herald 28th June). What I find mystifying is the lack of proper scrutiny being applied to the claims made by those members of the Nuclear Energy All-Party Parliamentary Group and their well-funded nuclear lobbyists. It does not surprise me that they are unable to set out what configuration they favour, as the reactors which they claim will produce 400 MWs do not exist. They have not been manufactured, tested or installed – anywhere!
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