Ministry of Defence admits to further radioactive leaks from submarines

The Guardian by Rob Edwards | May. 18, 2009 (News Report)
Critics round on ministry's 'scandalous' safety record after admission to nine nuclear submarine leaks in past 12 years

Radioactive waste has leaked from Britain's nuclear submarines nine times in the past 12 years, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted. Two of the leaks – including one at Devonport near Plymouth two months ago – had not been revealed until today. Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 19, 2009

The story puts the lie to those who claim nuclear power is safe and has never had an accident.

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