The Fiasco at Fukushima in Japan has reminded the planet that despite the blithe assurances of the nuclear industry, nuclear power is never safe. Over a year after the meltdowns and explosions of three General Electric designed reactors the disaster is far from under control. The so called experts still dont know where the radioactive cores of these reactors even are. As a result of Fukushima, Japan has shut down every one of its nuclear reactors. They should NEVER split another atom!
Greenpeaces Energy [R]evolution scenario for Japan shows that the country can leave all of its nuclear reactors offline permanently. Despite the closure of all reactors, security of electricity supply is not threatened in Japan. The 2012 summer peak in electricity demand can be managed with energy efficiency, proper load balancing, and energy conservation, said Hisayo Takada, Greenpeace Japan Climate and Energy Campaigner.
Greenpeace has long advocated the phase out of nuclear power. In Japan the phase out has begun! It shouldnt take another meltdown on US soil before America follows suit.
