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Issue 15 January/February 2007

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Nuclear is a green option | Print |  E-mail
Addressing the 2006 Energy Choices conference Dr Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, explained   why environmentalists should recognise nuclear's clear role in helping to combat climate change.
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British Energy forms new learning partnership | Print |  E-mail

British Energy’s Sizewell B nuclear power station and Leiston High School have formed a new partnership to provide GCSE pupils with access to engineering training and equipment.

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Regulators publish guidance on new nuclear designs | Print |  E-mail
Nuclear regulators have published new guidance on arrangements to assess generic designs for any new nuclear power stations that may be built in the UK.
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Editorial | Print |  E-mail
By Bill Bryce, Acting NIA Chairman
Firstly, I would like to say that I am honoured to cover the role of NIA chairman while we look to appoint a full-time replacement to Philip Dewhurst, who left in December. I would like to place on record my appreciation for the achievements made by Philip and the dedicated team at the NIA. In his two year tenure, the Association achieved very high visibility and helped get nuclear and the issues of member companies to the forefront of national debate. We wish him well for the future.
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Nuclears role - an interview with Dr Patrick Moore | Print |  E-mail
By John McNamara, NIA Head of Media and PR
Patrick Moore takes a sip of water from his glass and continues in pitch-perfect fashion. It is a remarkable performance by the 59 year-old Canadian, an undisputed legend of the environmental movement, an iconic eco-warrior and founder member of Greenpeace who has been on the frontline of environmental debate since the sixties.
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French and Bulgarian nuclear industry visits the UK | Print |  E-mail
By Norman Buckley, NIA Business Development Manager
The end of last year saw two inward trade missions to the UK from Bulgaria and France.
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EU announces new energy strategy | Print |  E-mail
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), has welcomed the Commission’s launch of the European Union’s package of energy measures.
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Members news | Print |  E-mail
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NDA update | Print |  E-mail
The issue of funding of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) came very much to the fore over the festive season following press reports claiming DTI cuts could put clean-up work at risk. The NDA was quick to issue a statement seeking to clarify the situation which of course was of huge significance to many NIA members.
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Staff changes | Print |  E-mail
After five years at the NIA Mirada Kirschel left the organisation at the end of December. Miranda has served in a variety of roles at the NIA latterly as Corporate Affairs Manager, where she worked primarily on public affairs issues and served as administrator to the All Party Group on Nuclear Energy.
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New NIA members | Print |  E-mail
New NIA members since the last edition of Industry Link
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