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The Orkney Link Transmission Project, designed to transmit renewable energy from the Scottish mainland to Orkney, faces scrutiny over its potential to disturb radioactive waste from the decommissioned Dounreay nuclear power plant. Concerns include the risk of releasing irradiated particles into the seabed, which could contaminate local beaches and harm wildlife, despite official documents stating the risk is 'extremely small.' A £20 million insurance policy has been approved for potential cleanup, as the cable route runs near protected areas crucial for seabird nesting.