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UN Economic and Social Council says Britain has not met its obligations to discuss the impact of nuclear accident with neighbouring countries

The British government has run into a major new problem with the Hinkley Point C nuclear project, with a United Nations committee ruling that the UK failed to consult European countries properly over potential environmental risks.

Documents seen by the Guardian show Britain “is in non-compliance with its obligations” (page 21) to discuss the possible impact of any accident or other event that could affect those nations in proximity to Hinkley.

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Source: Guardian Environment