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Rift in G8 countries over nuclear safety

Japan’s nuclear disaster following the March 11 earthquake opened a rift in the G-8.

So far, European countries remain at odds over whether to scale back their nuclear power projects or continue plans to expand…..

Middle east situation, nuclear safety top G-8 agenda PARIS, May 26 (Xinhua)Editor: Zhang Xiang — The two-day summit of the Group of Eight (G-8) begins Thursday in the French seaside resort of Deauville to discuss major issuing facing the world today.

……Thursday’s first working session will focus on nuclear safety.

Following the powerful earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan and crippled the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, the G-8 was expected to show solidarity with the Japanese people and government.

Meanwhile, the G-8 also was to discuss tougher international safety standards for nuclear power.

The summit will begin with an explanation by Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan of the continuing crisis in his country, the only Asian nation in the G-8.

Kyodo News said that it was almost certain that Kan would say Japan will continue to rely on nuclear power after making sure that all other plants are safe.

However, Kyodo said the prime minister was likely to proclaim that Japan would step up efforts to promote what he has called “two new pillars” of its energy policy — the use of renewable energy and conservation — in the coming years to be less dependent on nuclear power and fossil fuels.

Japan’s nuclear disaster following the March 11 earthquake opened a rift in the G-8.

So far, European countries remain at odds over whether to scale back their nuclear power projects or continue plans to expand…..

Middle east situation, nuclear safety top G-8 agenda

May 27, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general