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Community opposing nuclear power in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

The Fight Against Nuclear Power: suite101.com, by Christian Theron, 4 May 2010, The Community in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is currently facing Construction of a Nuclear Power Plant even though no guarantees of safety are provided. “…

..The sleepy Eastern Cape Community have recently discovered that Coega Development Corporation (CDC) have identified a small area near Cape St Francis’ coast line. After nearly twenty years of looking for the ideal location, they have finally announced their plans to the public……Research has shown that the majority of people living in the Kouga region have expressed their concern about the Plant’s impact on local Fauna and Flora. The area is heavily dependent on Chokka fishing and any damage to the marine life would severely affect the economy. Locals are also concerned about the Company’s provision for storing Nuclear Waste….

CDC have acknowledged the public’s concern, but that’s about as far as it goes. Despite various promises that the Plant will benefit the country in times of a dire power shortage, they have been unable to present any evidence of sufficient safety measures….
Eskom (South Africa’s Electricity Mogul) have just received a twenty-four Billion Rand loan from the world bank and will have to apply for another small fortune to help build this Plant………..
If the World Governments were so concerned about Global Warming they would have pushed for Green Power. Even though the Eastern Cape is one of the windiest regions in South Africa, there are no talks of Wind Turbines. South Africa has one of the sunniest climates and yet Solar Panels are not an option…..We are in the midst of a power crisis, yes, but the solution is clean energy and zero impact on our environment. Until our Industry Leaders can provide this, all the talks about going green is no more than Crowd Control. The Fight Against Nuclear Power

May 5, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, South Africa | antinuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, nuclear technology, uranium