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Airborne radioactive events inside Koeberg during steam generator inspections have triggered safety alarms but remained contained within the plant’s containment and ventilation systems. The National Nuclear Regulator says there is no danger to the public and the plant remains on schedule with Unit 2 maintenance. Eskom highlights defence-in-depth and no environmental release.
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.