Linda Pentz Gunter, internationally-recognised anti-nuclear campaigner will visit Shrewsbury to discuss why nuclear power is not the answer to the climate crisis.

Linda Pentz Gunter, founder and executive director of Beyond Nuclear, will speak at an event organised by Shrewsbury Green Party on Thursday 12 November.

The talk will explore the arguments in her new book, No to Nuclear: Why Nuclear Power Destroys Lives, Derails Climate Progress and Provokes War, which challenges the UK government's plans to expand nuclear power.

Gunter argues that nuclear power is too expensive and too slow to tackle the climate emergency, risks diverting investment away from renewable energy, and has damaging consequences for human health, wildlife and the environment.

She will also discuss the links between the civilian nuclear industry and nuclear weapons, and the disproportionate impact of uranium mining and nuclear development on Indigenous peoples and disadvantaged communities.

Linda Pentz Gunter says: ‘I wanted to write a book that would appeal to a mass market audience, especially those in the climate movement who may have fallen prey to the saturation propaganda campaign being waged by the nuclear industry that paints itself as a solution to the climate crisis, when it is anything but.’

Jim Reekie from the Shrewsbury Green Party says: ‘We’re delighted to host Linda for this talk and discussion about nuclear power. As we work to build a more sustainable energy system, nuclear power is a thorny issue even within the Green Party itself. Linda’s knowledge and experience will give a fascinating insight into some of the key problems with relying on nuclear to decarbonise our grid. Everyone is welcome to attend.’

The event will include a talk, discussion and audience Q&A, offering an opportunity to debate the future of nuclear energy in the UK. Admission is £5 standard entry and copies of Linda’s book are available for £10 (usual price £14.99) To book a seat please go to Eventbrite or us the link https://bit.ly/4eVyEHu

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Linda Pentz Gunter is the founder and executive director of Beyond Nuclear and editor and curator of Beyond Nuclear International. She is also a feature writer for the Morning Star and Ralph Nader's Capitol Hill Citizen.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Author talk and Q&A with Linda Pentz Gunter author of No To Nuclear

When: Thursday 12 November 2026, 7.30pm–9pm

Where: Abbeygate Hall, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH

Admission: £5 standard entry, £7.50 solidarity ticket, £2 for ages 16–19

Book offer: Copies available for £10 (usual price £14.99)

Tickets: Available via Eventbrite or https://bit.ly/4eVyEHu