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Call for a global end to nuclear power

To achieve these goals we demand an initiative to terminate the EURATOM agreement, ending the privileged position of nuclear power in the EU

World Council For Renewable Energy Demands A Global Ban On New Nuclear Power, Voxy.co 30 April 11, “……The WCRE demands from the Parliaments and Governments to:

– initiate a broad introduction of renewable energies in a consequent manner and to increase their use

– empower the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA with adequate financial and human resources to enable their vision for a world where renewable energy is accessible in all countries and becomes the primary source of energy

– underline the end of the atomic power pathway through the cancellation of the remaining privileges for nuclear power

– counter the threat of a nuclear renaissance in Europe and globally Continue reading →

April 30, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | EUROPE, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Majority of Americans expect eventual USA nuclear crisis

Poll: Most Americans think a nuclear accident is likely here, Miami Herald, BY DAVID LIGHTMAN, 27 April 11, MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS, WASHINGTON — Most Americans fear that the United States someday could face the kind of nuclear emergency that’s plagued Japan in recent weeks, according to a new McClatchy Newspapers-Marist poll.

“There’s clearly a good deal of concern, and there’s division about whether we’re suited to handle this,” said Lee Miringoff, the director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion in New York, which conducted the survey.

“Nuclear power is very controversial,” he noted.

The McClatchy-Marist survey found that a solid majority of Americans – 57 percent – think that a nuclear crisis is probable here; 41 percent thought such a crisis was likely, while another 16 percent said it was very likely.

Far fewer think it’s not going to happen: 31 percent said it wasn’t very likely, while 9 percent said it wasn’t likely at all…….Overall, the poll’s findings “are directed by attitude, not demographics. They cut across the traditional political demarcations. This is not a Democratic or Republican issue,” Miringoff said.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/26/2186643/poll-most-americans-think-a-nuclear.html#ixzz1KkwV1IxD

April 27, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, USA | Leave a comment

Jaitapur anti nuclear protestors continue, despite police crackdown

Fresh charges against Sena MLA Salvi for Jaitapur role, Times of India, Simit Bhagat, TNN | Apr 27, 2011, MUMBAI: The Ratnagiri police have slapped fresh charges on Shiv Sena MLA Rajan Salvi for his role in the protest against the Jaitapur nuclear power project in Sakhri Nate village on April 18. The violent protest led to police firing, which caused the death of a local fisherman. …..In Mumbai, around 300 activists from Left parties like the CPI and the CPI(M), and environmental activists demonstrated against the Jaitapur nuclear project.shouted slogans against the nuclear power plant and took out a rally from Dadar station till Lower Parel.

The idea of the rally was to protest against the repressive measures being used by the police to crush any peaceful protests against the nuclear power plant,” said Vivek Sundara, an activist from Azadi Bachao Andolan, who was a part of the rally.
Krishan Takhar, a student of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) said, “We will continue to protest against the nuclear power plant ….http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Fresh-charges-against-Sena-MLA-Salvi-for-Jaitapur-role/articleshow/8094659.cms

April 27, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Anti Nuclear Protests in Austria

Anti-nuclear protesters demonstrate in Austria on eve of Chernobyl disaster anniversary

VIENNA, April 25 (Xinhua) — Two anti-nuclear protests took place in two cities of Austria on Monday, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and after Japan’s nuclear accident at Fukushima…….A number of Austrian politicians, including Austrian chancellor and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria Werner Faymann, chairman of the Austrian Green Party Eva Glawischnig and officials of the Austrian People’s Party participated in the demonstration.

On the rally site, Faymann criticized that the opinion of nuclear power as a controllable technology was “cynical” and pointed that the nuclear lobby would just wait until the issue of nuclear disasters disappears.Glawischnig said the demonstration was a joint and international movement reflecting the general will. She also expressed the hope that the nuclear accident in Fukushima could become a turning point of the European energy policy. “The nuclear industry must be stopped,” she said.

April 26, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | EUROPE, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Determined opposition to AREVA’s planned nuclear plant in India

“Say No To Nuclear Power. We Don’t Want To Get Sick,”…”Areva Go Back,”

Protests mount against Indian nuclear plant Inquirer.net, By Phil Hazlewood 04/24/2011 SAKHRI NATE – In the busy Indian fishing village of Sakhri Nate, it’s obvious what the locals think of the plan to build the world’s biggest nuclear power plant just across the creek. Continue reading →

April 24, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

End nuclear energy use – thousands march in Germany

Thousands of Germans march for peace in annual Easter demonstration Google News By The Associated Press 24 April 11,BERLIN — Thousands of Germans demanded peace for the Middle East and an end to nuclear energy use in annual Easter peace marches held in cities across the nation.

Berlin police said some 4,000 turned out for Saturday’s peace march through the heart of the German capital. Many bore signs and banners calling for their army to pull out of Afghanistan.

Peace marches were held in dozens of cities across Germany, including some 200 people who gathered outside of a U.S. military base in Wiesbaden calling for “an end to war and military violence.”. …http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hVBUAkRRam4w7wsf9gfzO8sMw78Q?docId=6647655

April 24, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Germany, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Tokyo – thousands march against nuclear energy

Japan: Thousands march against nuclear power | Green Left Weekly, April 17, 2011, By Alexander Brown About 15,000 people attended the “No Nukes” protest in the central Tokyo district of Koenji on April 10.The rally called for assistance to those affected by the March earthquake and tsunami disaster, and for an end to nuclear power. Organisers said more than 1.23 million yen (A$14,000) had been raised for those affected by the disaster.About 2500 people joined a separate rally in another part of the city calling for the Hamaoka nuclear plant in Shizuoka to be switched off. The Hamaoka plant is on a fault line considered likely to be affected by future quakes.The Koenji rally, officially titled the “Great Anti-Nuclear Rock Festival Demo in Kōenji”, was called by Matsumoto Hajime of the Shiroto no ran (Amateur’s Riot) network.The network, based in Koenji, has been trying to build alternative spaces and communities in the area.
Japan: Thousands march against nuclear power | Green Left Weekly

April 18, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Japan, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Thousands rally against nuclear power, in Japan

‘‘We hope to halt the Hamaoka plant which is said to be the most dangerous, and the campaign to halt nuclear plants will spread elsewhere.’‘

17,500 gather for Tokyo rallies against nuclear plants , Japan Today, 11 April 2011 TOKYO —About 17,500 people gathered Sunday for two rallies held in Tokyo against nuclear power plants amid the prolonged crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station some 220 kilometers to the northeast. Continue reading →

April 11, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Japan, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Citizens battle to save Grand Canyon from uranium mining

Razing Arizona? Citizens Fight to Protect the Grand Canyon from Uranium Mining, Change.org News by Jess Leber · April 04, 2011 Every year, 5 million tourists from all over the world flock to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, where they can view 2 billion years of geologic history in its glory.

Today, this national landmark is under threat. Continue reading →

April 7, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, Uranium, USA | Leave a comment

German public, churches, oppose nuclear energy, prefer more modest lifestyle

Those in favour of ditching nuclear energy have the churches on their side too, it emerged on Sunday, when the Catholic and Protestant representatives on the Ethics Commission on Atomic Energy expressed their views.

Most Germans would sacrifice lifestyle to ditch nuclear energy – The Local, 4 April 11, A majority of Germans would sacrifice a certain level of quality of life in order to close down the country’s nuclear power stations, according to a new survey. Continue reading →

April 4, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Germany, opposition to nuclear, Religion and ethics | Leave a comment

50 prominent Indians call for moratorium on nuclear projects

Are India and Germany beginning to show the way for other democracies around the world? The nuclear moratorium issue appears to be fast becoming the clarion call of our times.

“I” for India comes after “G” for Germany. Energy Collective 4 April 11, A top Indian scientist and government advisor, backed by more than 50 prominent figures, has called for a moratorium on all future nuclear projects following the nuclear crisis in tsunami-hit Japan. Continue reading →

April 4, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

New York protest for closure of Indian Point Nuclear plant

NYC protest over Indian Point Nuclear Plant | 7online.com, 3 April 11 UNION SQUARE (WABC) –– In a show of solidarity with the victims in Japan, dozens of people rallied on Saturday in Union Square.In the wake of the problems with Japan’s nuclear power plants, anti-nuclear protestors are calling for the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant here. New York City is just 24 miles downwind of Indian Point and in the event of a nuclear accident protestors say it is impossible to evacuate 10 million people. The demonstrators believe nuclear power is inherently unsafe and should be replaced with renewable sources of energy.
NYC protest over Indian Point Nuclear Plant | 7online.com

April 4, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, USA | Leave a comment

Germns protest against nuclear power

Thousands of Germans protest against nuclear power Bloomberg 2 April 11, BERLIN Several thousand Germans demanding an end to the use of nuclear energy have taken part in nationwide demonstrations, including a rally outside of energy company RWE’s headquarters.Police said about 3,000 people protested Saturday outside of RWE’s headquarters in Essen, according to the DAPD news agency.

On Friday, RWE filed a lawsuit demanding two of its nuclear reactors that are to be taken off the grid in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima disaster be allowed to remain operational.

About 7,000 people took part in anti-nuclear protests in Bremen. Other smaller rallies were held elsewhere.Chancellor Angela Merkel hastily announced the shut down of seven of the nation’s nuclear power plants in the wake of the Japan nuclear crisis…..Thousands of Germans protest against nuclear power – BusinessWeek

April 4, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Germany, opposition to nuclear | Leave a comment

Call for stopping India’s nuclear industry, and for independence in regulatory authority

The nuclear regulator must also be completely independent of the department of atomic energy (DAE),”……….Balaram’s demand for a moratorium — stopping nuclear power production for the time being — is likely to embarrass the government because of the positions he holds…….India’s nuclear power regulator – the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board – reports to the DAE, which is in charge of approving projects, creating a potential conflict of interest.

Top scientist calls for halt to N-power Charu Sudan Kasturi , Hindustan Times New Delhi, April 01, 2011 A top scientist on the Prime Minister’s scientific advisory council on Thursday demanded a nuclear moratorium following the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in quake-ravaged Japan. This is the first direct call from within the government for a temporary stop to nuclear power production. P Balaram, Continue reading →

April 1, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, opposition to nuclear, politics | Leave a comment

Virginia has new community organisation to stop uranium mining

Organization forms to push to keep ban on uranium mining | GoDanRiver.com, By John Crane, 28 march 11, A group of Pittsylvania County residents has formed a grassroots organization to oppose lifting the ban on uranium mining and milling in the commonwealth.
The citizens established Piedmont Residents in Defense of the Environment, a nonprofit, to be an environmental watchdog, monitor issues and hold government officials accountable for their actions, said PRIDE President Karen Maute.
“PRIDE will actively promote keeping the ban on uranium mining in Virginia and seek to empower the communities to bring awareness of other issues that have negative impact on citizen health, the environment and the economy,” the group stated in a news release……..
Organization forms to push to keep ban on uranium mining | GoDanRiver.com

March 29, 2011 Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, Uranium, USA | 1 Comment

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