Action against MOX Fuel Shipment in France

Greenpeace activists demonstrate against the first of two convoys of MOX fuel scheduled this week, containing approximately 900 kilograms of plutonium. The MOX fuel was transported from the AREVA reprocessing plant in La Hague to the port of Cherbourg during the night. A total of 1,8 tonnes of plutonium in MOX fuel will leave France by ship on 6 March with destination Japan. The activists hold banners reading 'Stop Plutonium'.

In original language:

Plus important transport de Mox de l'histoire

Unique identifier: GP01PBT

Type: Image

Shoot date: 03/03/2009

Locations: Beaumont-Hague, Cherbourg, Europe, France, La Hague (France), Lower Normandy

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Pierre Gleizes

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Action against MOX Fuel Shipment in France

As the largest ever MOX fuel shipment to Japan began its journey, Greenpeace activists beam a “target” symbol, “Nuclear madness made in France” and “Stop plutonium” onto the AREVA reprocessing facility at La Hague where the fuel is stored. A total of 1,8 tonnes of plutonium in MOX fuel will leave France by ship on Friday 6 March with destination Japan

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