Prolonging the life of Chernobyl-type nuclear reactors

With most of the Chernobyl-type nuclear power plants in Russia having received or in the process of receiving licenses to prolong their operation for up to 20 years, Greens/EFA energy spokesperson Rebecca Harms MEP is organising a public hearing 'Another Chernobyl waiting to happen?', in cooperation with the Bellona Foundation.

When: 9.30-12.00, Thursday, 5 October 2006
Where: Room PHS 1C47, European Parliament, Brussels

The hearing will bring together European and Russian stakeholders from government, industry, research, and NGO communities to examine the safety aspects of such prolongations and discuss policy implications.