Sellafield nuclear processing centre is sited on the Irish Sea coast in west Cumbria. It was created (under the previous name of ‘Windscale’) in the late 1940′s as part of Britain’s atomic bomb project, and also generated electricity until decommissioning began in the late 1990′s, work which will continue until at least 2037.
Most of Britain’s nuclear power stations are based on the coast in places of relative solitude and natural beauty. Debate continues about the impact that rising sea levels will have upon their safety and longevity. However, additional coastal nuclear power stations are currently being planned.
