Dear Urvi,
Earthquake, tsunami and a nuclear emergency, what has happened in Japan is extremely sad. My thoughts are with the people of Japan. The crisis at Fukushima continues to be a race against time, and is clearly not under control.
India has a lot of lessons to learn from Japan. The nuclear reactors planned in the country, especially in Jaitapur, Maharashtra need to be reviewed.[1] It is also an earthquake prone zone, which the authorities are trying to downplay. When Japan with its advanced technology is struggling with the situation, imagine what could happen in India?
People in Jaitapur don't want this nuclear plant.[2] Commerzbank, the second largest bank in Germany, has refused to invest in the project.[3]The government needs to know that people all across the country support those opposing the nuclear plant in Jaitapur.
You should show your support for the people in Jaitapur.
http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Nuclear-Unsafe/show-your-support-for-the-people-of-jaitapur/
Over 44,000 people have already signed this petition. Last year, we were able to bring changes to the nuclear liability with the help of several petition signatures. More signatures will help show the government that the opposition to this dangerous nuclear technology spreads beyond state boundaries.
Nuclear energy is a gamble and the risks can be deadly. The government needs to invest in much more renewable energy and energy efficiency, that is environmentally sound, affordable and reliable
As seen in Japan, a nuclear emergency can have impacts across borders. A nuclear accident in Jaitapur could also threaten Mumbai. We don't need dangerous energy. Tell them now by supporting the people of Jaitapur.
http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Nuclear-Unsafe/show-your-support-for-the-people-of-jaitapur/
Thanks a billion!
Karuna Raina
Greenpeace India
Sources:
1. Maharashtra committed to set up up Jaitapur nuclear power plant: Governor, Times of India, March 14, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maharashtra-committed-to-set-up-up-Jaitapur-nuclear-power-plant-Governor/articleshow/7702948.cms
2. Stir over Jaitapur Nuclear plant intensifies, www.ibnlive.com, February 27, 2011 http://ibnlive.in.com/news/stir-over-jaitapur-nuclear-plant-intensifies/144526-3.html
3.German bank pulls out of Jaitapur nuclear project: Greenpeace, www.sify.com and IANS, March 15, 2011
http://www.sify.com/news/german-bank-pulls-out-of-jaitapur-nuclear-project-greenpeace-news-national-ldppkgibegf.html
4. Nuclear power could cost trillions over renewables Scientific American, June 19, 2009
http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=nuclear-power-could-cost-trillions-2009-06-19
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