"The next few weeks will spell the difference between a nuclear disaster and a clean renewable energy future for Filipinos. The pushers of nuclear energy in congress want to vote on moving forward with the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) before congress closes in the first week of June, with the foolish argument that the outdated and unsafe facility can address both climate change and energy security.
The truth is you can't solve one problem by creating another.
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Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change. Renewable energy and energy efficiency deliver much larger reductions in carbon emissions.
- Nuclear power is dangerous. From the mining of radioactive uranium fuel, to its transport and use for nuclear power, and finally up to its disposal, nuclear power creates a radioactive and toxic cycle, which up till now there are no solutions.
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Nuclear Power is expensive. Building, operating and maintaining nuclear power plants cost more than most renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
- Nuclear power is not the solution. The key to energy security and climate change is Renewable Energy and energy efficiency. And the best thing about it is: we already have a renewable energy law - so we don't need to revive outdated technology like the BNPP!
We need to tell the congress we don't want nuclear power!
If you want to tell Congress that you don't want nuclear power sign in and we'll make sure your message is delivered.
Your voice and those of your family, friends and colleagues will count!"
ORIGINAL SOURCE: Infoshop News
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