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Despite pro nuclear hype, the industry is in big trouble

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While the captains of the nuclear and uranium industries continue to sing the praises of new nuclear reactors, new types of reactors, and the long term glowing outlook for the industries –  the facts tell something else.

In Germany, the peak association of utility industries now states a clear wish to have all nuclear power cswiftly closed down – all finished by 2020.

USA has had the longest and biggest association with commercial nuclear power.  USA now appears to be leading the way in seriously questioning the viability of the industry.

The Fukushima disaster is not ending any time soon. Nobody dares to estimate the financial cost.  The human and environmental costs are not fully known, but already are extensive.   Japanese survivors of the tsunami and earthquake can now start to rebuild their lives.  Japamese affected by the Fukushima nuclear accident struggle on with uncertainty.

April 9, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Christina's notes