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Apr 9, 22:13

Second Major Fire at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant

A large fire broke out at the Fenix battery recycling plant in Kilwinning, Scotland on September 6, 2024, prompting evacuations and causing significant disruption; this is the second major fire at the site in a year.

Second Major Fire at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant

A large fire broke out at the Fenix battery recycling plant in Kilwinning, Scotland on September 6, 2024, prompting evacuations and causing significant disruption; this is the second major fire at the site in a year.

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What regulatory actions preceded this incident, and what were their apparent effects on safety at the plant?

The incident highlights significant safety concerns at the Fenix plant, given this is the second major fire in a year. The evacuations and reported explosions underscore the potential risks to public safety. Sepa revoked the plant's waste management license last year due to safety concerns, underscoring a history of non-compliance.

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Feb 7, 13:10

Cumbria's Nuclear Waste Site: A Decade-Long Capping Operation

The UK's only Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) in Drigg, Cumbria, is starting a decade-long project to cap and secure an area the size of 56,000 football pitches full of radioactive waste, managing the legacy of its past as a WWII explosives factory and uncovering explosive materials during the pro...

Cumbria's Nuclear Waste Site: A Decade-Long Capping Operation

The UK's only Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) in Drigg, Cumbria, is starting a decade-long project to cap and secure an area the size of 56,000 football pitches full of radioactive waste, managing the legacy of its past as a WWII explosives factory and uncovering explosive materials during the pro...

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What immediate impacts will the LLWR's capping operation have on the surrounding community and environment?

The UK's Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) in Drigg, Cumbria, is undergoing a decade-long operation to cap and secure 56,000 football pitches worth of radioactive waste, ensuring its safety for millennia even in societal collapse scenarios. This involves covering existing waste and creating a new, larger waste storage area, with significant aggregate deliveries.

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