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Japanese govt must deal with the justifiable fears of nuclear plant communities

Are earthquake-resistance capabilities of nuclear power plants, including surrounding facilities, adequate?

Local governments that host nuclear power plants are refusing to agree to the resumption of operations of reactors that have completed their routine inspections.

Government must address local anxieties over nuclear plants, Asahi Shimbun, 2011/06/18, The central government has to seriously listen to the voices of local governments and swiftly re-examine the standards for resumption of operations by taking into consideration the damages from the March 11 disasters.

What is needed in advancing work is close attention to “the worst case.” Up to now, operations of nuclear power plants were based on the assumption that “accidents do not occur.” As far as Fukushima is concerned, damage has been caused not only by the tsunami, but also the earthquake.

Are earthquake-resistance capabilities of nuclear power plants, including surrounding facilities, adequate?

Local governments that host nuclear power plants are refusing to agree to the resumption of operations of reactors that have completed their routine inspections.

Nuclear power plants are required to undergo inspections every 13 months. At this rate, all plants will stop operations by next spring.

We should end our dependence on nuclear power plants for electricity as soon as possible. But without adequate preparations for alternative power sources, halting nuclear power plant operations will likely have a serious impact on everyday life and economic activities……..

http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201106170455.html

June 19, 2011 - Posted by | Japan, politics

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