“Nuclear power is expensive, slow and dangerous and it won't stop climate change. If the answer is nuclear power, it must have been a pretty stupid question.”
Ian Lowe
President, Australia Conservation Foundation.
The 2004 storms and floods in Japan highlights the increasing intensity of storms expected as a result of climate change. They caused the deaths of more than 200 people and flooded more than 20,000 houses in Niigata prefecture. 13,000 households were ordered to evacuate. In one week more than 49 cms of rain fell in Niigata prefecture - nearly one-fifth of the annual average.
Once completed the 1,434 megawatt coal plant is expected to emit massive amounts of greenhouse gases over its lifespan, contributing significantly to climate change.
Despite his insane schedule, JayR still found time to support the Greenpeace campaign for clean energy. In a 15-second video he recorded for the international environmental group, JayR called on his fans to support Greenpeace and clean energy.