Dear Urvi,
Germany, USA, China and many more countries are reviewing and shutting down nuclear reactors after the sad events in Japan.[1] The Indian government however seems to be sure that nuclear is safe.[2]
Last week we delivered over 73000 petition signatures opposing the nuclear plant in Jaitapur, Maharashtra to the Prime Minister's office.[3] Like Fukushima in Japan, Jaitapur falls in an earthquake zone.[4] The technology is untested and the government is downplaying all these risks.
The PM has not yet responded to the demands made by 73000 people. We need to take the next step. April 11th is the National Day of Action against Nuclear, it marks the one month anniversary of the tragedy in Japan. On this day there will be a candle light vigil in Pune to remember those suffering in Japan and ask our government to move away from dangerous nuclear technology.
You should join the vigil against nukes.
http://greenpeace.in/registration/attend-the-vigil.php
This vigil will help show the government that the people of this country take their safety seriously. Lots of people at this vigil and others across the country will also help get media attention and put more pressure on the government to act.
Nuclear energy is expensive and dangerous. The government needs to invest more in clean and safe renewable energy and maximise its energy efficiency instead.
Our safety and the safety of generations together is at stake now. If countries across the world can take a responsible decision and shut nuclear plants,[5] so can India. Tell the government that you value your safety and health.Join the vigil now..
http://greenpeace.in/registration/attend-the-vigil.php
Thanks a billion!
Karuna Raina
Nuclear Campaigner
Greenpeace India
Sources:
1. Nuclear power plants shut down in Germany, BBC news, March 15, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12745899
U.S. nuclear agency plans safety review of reactors, Reuters, BBC news, March 23, 2011
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/24/us-usa-nuclear-review-idUSTRE72M8YK20110324
State Council suspends nuclear plant approval, China Economic review, March 17, 2011
http://www.chinaeconomicreview.com/industry-focus/latest-news/article/2011-03-17/State_Council_suspends_nuclear_plant_approval.html
2. Are Indian nuclear reactors safe enough? , NDTV Profit, March 14, 2011
http://profit.ndtv.com/news/show/are-indian-nuclear-reactors-safe-enough-144642
3. Civil groups to march to protest nuclearisation of India, www.sify.com and AP, March 25, 2011
http://www.sify.com/finance/civil-groups-to-march-to-protest-nuclearisation-of-india-news-default-ldzl4ghjhbi.html
4. 20 years, 92 quakes: Ground trembles beneath Jaitapur's feet, Times of India, March 16, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/20-years-92-quakes-Ground-trembles-beneath-Jaitapurs-feet/articleshow/7714776.cms
5. Japan crisis forces rethink of the nuclear option, The Telegraph, UK, March 19, 2011
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/8392636/Japan-crisis-forces-rethink-of-the-nuclear-option.html | Greenpeace on the web
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