The UK Treasury has criticized the proposed underground nuclear waste dump in Cumbria, labeling it 'unachievable' due to projected costs of up to £54 billion for storing 700,000 cubic meters of radioactive waste.

Editor’s Note: This issue is significant as it highlights the challenges the UK faces in managing nuclear waste while pursuing new nuclear power projects as part of its green energy strategy. The feasibility of such a costly project raises concerns about the future of nuclear energy in the country.