In Northern Germany, protesters have clashed with police as they attempt to obstruct the transport of nuclear waste from France - je 10.11.2008 08

In Northern Germany, protesters have clashed with police as they attempt to obstruct the transport of nuclear waste from France. The Gorleben waste disposal site has long been a subject of controversy, but demonstrations have risen in fervor following revelations last summer of leakages at another storage facility. Nuclear power is back on the political agenda here in Germany due to concern about long term oil shortages and energy security.