Groningen defends itself against nuclear waste: protests have an effect!
Groningen defends itself against nuclear waste: protests have an effect!
Groningen, Niederlande - In the Netherlands, the search for a repository for highly radioactive nuclear waste is in full swing. This procedure, according to ÖA> on March 24, 2025, gave the public the opportunity to make the public until April 7, 2025 Enter objections by email. The Federal Association of Citizens' Initiatives Environmental Protection (BBU) has already submitted a critical statement. The organization calls for a rethink in nuclear policy and criticizes both the continuous production of nuclear waste and the planning of new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands.
A possible location for the nuclear waste warehouse is located in the province of Groningen, especially near the historic Bourbang fortress. But there is not only resistance: protests against the planned repository locations are increasing. In an important decision, the “Tweede Kamer”, the Dutch parliament, made it clear that no nuclear waste is to be stored in the salt sticks of the province of Groningen. The construction of a new nuclear power plant in the Eemshaven area was also rejected.
The concerns of the citizens and the BBU
The BBU warns of the dangers that could be connected to the planning of new nuclear power plants. There is concern that such plans are promoted in other Dutch provinces. The organization emphasizes that the nuclear waste problem must not be further tightened, especially since there is no safe repository for highly radioactive waste worldwide.
The successful protest culture of citizens in Groningen shows how crucial public opinion and corresponding commitment are. The urge after a sustainable and responsible handling of nuclear waste is greater than ever.
New approaches to solve the nuclear waste problem
parallel to these developments in Groningen, there is progress in research worldwide that strive for sustainable use of nuclear waste. According to cordis , techniques are being worked on that can reduce the long-term radioactivity of nuclear waste. The recycling of nuclear waste could create new opportunities for nuclear power generation that are both sustainable and safe.
A central project in this context is Fairfuel (Fabrication, Irradiation and Reprocessing of Fuels and Targets for Transmutation), which is financed by the EU. The aim of this project is to convert radioactive waste into more stable or short -lived materials. The progress in the areas of transmutation and recycling could help minimize the dangers of radioactive waste.
Developments related to the nuclear waste problem require an interaction between research, public opinion and political decisions. While the Netherlands are actively looking for solutions, many hope for international cooperation to deal responsibly with this global problem.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Ort | Groningen, Niederlande |
| Quellen | |