What price are the people of Anglesey and in particular the immediate area surrounding Wylfa prepared to pay. Recent statistics have shown that above average clusters of cancer related illnesses occur within a radius of 7Km of nuclear power station sites.
With this in mind would any thinking person or employer aware of this threat of illness choose to live on the Isle of Anglesey.
I believe that the proposed Wylfa B will deter prospective employers and thus provide employment for a relatively few people on the Island.
Anglesey needs Wylfa B like I need a broken leg!
Feb 22, 2008 Rating
Well Done - Wylfa B by: Keith Roberts
We need Wylfa B and it is a fact shared by many who realise that to provide energy in the future we can no longer rely on fossil fuels or so called renewable energy to cater for all our energy needs.
As we move into an electronic world where traditional heating, transport etc is going to look at electric power, we should be desperate now to have resources at the ready and nuclear energy is a way forward that has proved to be efficient and safe.
Feb 20, 2008 Rating
We need an alternative energy source now by: Chris Ward
We have got to act now to prevent restricted power supplies in the future.
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
Supporter of New Nuclear Build by: Andrew Taylor
I like many others support the building of new Nuclear Power Stations.
Wind, Tidal, hydro all have their place in the energy mix with new nuclear build.
To put a new Nuclear Power Station in context, a twin reactor Areva reactor will supply 100% of the energy needs of Wales or 5% of UK energy supply.
All current wind, hydro and tidal make up just 3% of the uk energy supply.
A new reactor at Wylfa on Anglesey would have a far greater level of safety than current designs and the waste generated by a new design would be significantly less than the current magnox fleet.
Comparing a modern reactor to the magnox reactors is like comparing a model T Ford with a new Ford Mondeo
Climate change is real and happening now. Most of the arguments against nuclear are not always based on facts, or knowledge but play on fears.
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
New Investment on Anglesey Needed by: Arfon John Morgan
We can't live on tourism therefore I support the building of a new station or in that case any new major employer who intends to invest in the economy over a number of years.
Wylfa has been very important in securing the economy over the last 40 odd years
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
Wylfa B - A must! by: Medwyn Williams
A key element of a balanced energy strategy. Negligible contribution to global warming. Current UK CO2 emissions trend is going in the wrong direction.
Major positive contribution to Anglesey's socio-economic outlook. A safe, clean and sustainable energy solution with a proven track record.
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
In Favour of New Nuclear on Anglesey by: Anonymous
Wylfa B is required sooner than later, the shortfall in continuous electricity supply will begin to take effect before the new generation of nuclear power stations come on stream.
Wylfa has been a huge benefit to the economy here on Anglesey for more than 40 years if you include the construction phase in the 1960's.
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
Yes to Wylfa B by: Iolo Roberts
Without electricity in massive quantities our national economy will collapse and with it will go hospitals, schooling, wealth & transport.
None of the current renewable options can hope to support the power needs of the industrial economy of the UK. The nuclear option is the best interim solution to the nation's power needs whilst going a long way in addressing global warming.
The sooner new nuclear stations are built, the sooner we can shut those that generate carbon dioxide. In parallel there should be extensive research into yet cleaner, high-availability, mass-generating, ideally renewable, methods AND more efficient use of power.
Wylfa B would aid the above as well as bring significant money into the area through professional wages. Without a new nuclear power station, Anglesey will decline into a low wages economy reliant upon seasonal work. The resultant exodus of youngsters seeking worthwhile work could be a death knell to the Welsh language in this area.
If PAWB get their way then we had all better buy candles and heavy coats!
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
Reasons why there should be a Wylfa B by: Anonymous
The required skills are already on the island at the present station, a number of whom are young people whose roots are on the island.
Nuclear Power Stations are so important in delivering a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
Wylfa B by: Clive B of Penysarn
Like Gordon Warren, I'm in favour of renewables - wherever they can be used without desecrating the landscape. What this country needs is a diverse source of electricity generation.
Often the windmills aren't turning - even on Anglesey or on the offshore windfarm off Rhyl! Can we honestly trust Mr Putin not to turn the gas tap off - we only have a limited supply of our own gas left and will be relying heavily on imported gas within the next 10 years?
Coal is dirty - 'clean coal' with carbon capture is still in the early stages of development. North Wales has about as much hydro power as it's possible to have but that still won't turn the wheels of industry which needs massive amounts of electricity.
Even with all the energy savings being applied, we still have an energy gap so what does that leave us with?
Wylfa B...
No CO2 emissions and with the expected PWR design, a very much smaller amount of nuclear waste to deal with and much easier to decommission at the end of its life compared to Wylfa A.
Bring it on, I say - the sooner the better - to keep the nuclear knowledge base and skilled jobs here which keeps Anglesey afloat...
Feb 19, 2008 Rating
In favour of Wylfa B by: Anonymous
I am strongly in favour of a Wylfa B station on Anglesy.
Not only is it important as regards the generation of electricity, but also as regards the continuation of employment for local people.
Feb 14, 2008 Rating
Go for Tidal Power off Skerries by: Maldwyn
We should go for the renewable tidal energy off Skerries. Let's have clean, green energy for Anglesey. The company who have this new technology say that they can give electricity for 6,000 homes on the island.
That is a very good plan and it will bring jobs here. Wylfa has had its time, but we must move on. There is a problem with nuclear waste and who will pay for keeping it safe for hundreds of years. The power companies or the taxpayer?
Nuclear power also means more nuclear weapons, and we have to stop the spread of these in the world. So we don't want a new power station near Cemaes.
There will be more local jobs with the decommissioning and clearing of the site; this will go on for more than 80 years I think.
