Kick Nuclear

Fukushima fuels wave of protests against UK’s "nuclear renaissance"

Posted Thu, 17/03/2011 - 7:23pm by admin

Kick Nuclear Press release  - 17 March 2011

As the tragedy at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in north-east Japan continues to unfold, campaign group Kick Nuclear is joining anti-nuclear activists from around the UK to plan a series of demonstrations and direct action events.

Spokeswoman Nancy Birch says:

Vigil for Fukushima - say no to nuclear power

Posted Thu, 17/03/2011 - 12:36pm by admin

2-3pm, Sunday 20th March
Whitehall, opposite Downing Street

As the world watches in horror at the events unfolding at Fukushima in Japan, please join us in expressing our sympathy with those who may now be affected and call on the government to abandon plans for new nuclear power stations in the UK.

Say no to nuclear power - not worth the risk.

Organised by CND and supported by Friends of the Earth, the Green Party, Scientists for Global Responsibility, Kick Nuclear and Counterfire.

Event Date and Time: 
Sun, 20/03/2011 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Japanese earthquake: timely reminder of dangers of nuclear waste storage in Cumbria

Posted Fri, 11/03/2011 - 1:00am by admin

Anti-nuclear campaign group, Kick Nuclear, today urged the government to cancel its planned ‘nuclear renaissance’ following the declaration of a ‘state of nuclear emergency’ by officials in Japan.

Spokeswoman Nancy Birch said the dramatic shut down of eleven nuclear reactors following the Japanese earthquakes earlier today is a stark warning of the inherent dangers of the nuclear industry.

And Nancy added that Britain could be sitting on a nuclear time bomb:

Nuclear Emergency - a call for action

Posted Tue, 01/03/2011 - 1:00am by admin

Nuclear power is dangerous, dirty and expensive. The government is currently putting a framework in place to kick-start a new generation of nuclear power stations. Now is the time to create a massive public outcry and stop this plan in its tracks. Please join us and use this leaflet to counter the nuclear myths.

Object to EDF's plans to desecrate 400 acres of Somerset coast!

Posted Tue, 25/01/2011 - 1:00am by admin

 

Campaigners slam energy secretary’s attempts to hide truth about nuclear energy

Posted Mon, 24/01/2011 - 1:00am by admin

Following Chris Huhne’s visit to Hinkley Point nuclear power station in West Somerset today, campaign group Kick Nuclear has slammed the Energy Secretary's glowing appraisal of the government’s consultation on the revised draft National Policy Statements on energy infrastructure and its plans for a new generation of nuclear power stations.

How to object to EDF's plans to desecrate 400 acres of Somerset coast

Posted Tue, 21/12/2010 - 1:00am by admin
Register your objection to EDF's planned desecration of over 400 acres of pristine coastal land and coastline of ecological and scientific importance. Details below. West Somerset District Council has said it will accept submissions up until the relevant planning committee meeting.

"No Nuclear" bloc at London Climate March

Posted Sat, 04/12/2010 - 1:00am by admin
Join Kick Nuclear, London Rising Tide and others from the Stop Nuclear Power Network [1] to form a vibrant "Green Energy Not Nuclear Greenwash" bloc at the National Climate March for a Zero Carbon Britain in London on Saturday 4th December 2010. [2] Help us bring home the point that nuclear power undermines the real solutions to climate change [3] and has no place in a Zero Carbon Britain.

EDF Energy slammed for cruelty to Hinkley badgers

Posted Tue, 23/11/2010 - 1:00am by admin

Pressure group warns of future safety risks at nuclear power plant

Anti-nuclear campaigners blockade EDF's Hinkley Point nuclear power plant

Posted Mon, 04/10/2010 - 9:20am by admin
Since 7am this morning, anti-nuclear campaigners from different anti-nuclear groups which are part of the Stop Nuclear Power Network [1] are blockading the access road to EDF's Hinkley Point nuclear power station in protest against EDF's plans for nuclear new build and what they are calling a flawed consultation.