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Abandoning plans for nuclear power – the “only safe option” – Naoto Kan tells Wales

Former Japanese PM warns against Welsh nuclear site renewal By Daily Wales correspondent, 25 Feb 15 
The former Prime Minister of Japan has used a visit to Wales to urge the UK Government to scrap its commitment to nuclear energy. He is using the tour to send out a message to the UK Government that the safety risks posed by nuclear energy are simply not worth taking.

He said:

“What occurred in Fukushima in 2011 was caused by humans, not a natural disaster. It is clear to me that what caused this catastrophe was our commitment to an unsafe and expensive technology that is not compatible with life on this planet.

“The only safe option when it comes to nuclear power is to abandon your plans for nuclear power. It simply is not worth the risk………

Mr Kan’s visit to Wales has been supported by Welsh anti-nuclear campaign group, People Against Wylfa B (PAWB), Friends of the Earth Cymru, CND Cymru and Welsh language campaign group, Cymdeithas yr Iaith.

http://dailywales.net/2015/02/25/former-japanese-pm-warns-against-welsh-nuclear-site-renewal/

February 27, 2015 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, UK