Radioactive Surf in Scotland !!!
Where there is a nuclear plant, there is always trouble! Now the isolated and beautiful north shore beaches of Scotland are being affected.
A radioactive particle was found on the popular surfing beach of Dunnet beach recently. Initial findings believe the particle is a fragment of reactor fuel and is comparable to some of the low level finds at nearby Sandside Bay.
YES, it is a small risk that a member of the public may come into contact with such a fragment but the find does suggest that more particles could be present on other local beaches.
SAS is waiting with interest to see the results of a SEPA commissioned study into the health effects of contamination from particles due to be completed later this year. We are also keen to see more evidence that quantifies the degree of particle contamination on the seabed, which maybe of greater benefit and provide better information to recreational water users that regularly use the water for sport.
Richard Hardy, SAS Campaigns Director says:
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“The finding at Dunnet Beach is another reason why SAS believe our energy needs should in future be met by clean and safe alternatives. Scotland is blessed with a natural wave resource that if harnessed could generate both renewable energy and job opportunities. At a time when the Government is beginning to limit revenue support for this clean but fledgling industry, SAS believes it should be given greater opportunities to develop in order to reduce the health threats posed by the nuclear power industry." |
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For further information please contact Richard on 0845 4583001 or 07711 767548 or email richard@sas.org.uk
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Och aeyyyye! Radioactive particles? I eat them for breakfast....
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