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Nuclear plant 'quake ban' lifted

Posted: 28 Jan 2009, 17:52
by Aurora
BBC News - 27/01/09

An outright ban on locating new nuclear power stations in areas of the UK which are susceptible to earthquakes has been lifted by the government.

The move was the only major change to the siting criteria, which also include restrictions on proximity to towns and certain military facilities.

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