Learn from Fukushima, RP, other emerging nuke energy countries told
By Michaela P. del Callar 03/19/2012A Japanese disaster management expert has warned countries, including the Philippines, that are considering turning to atomic power as an alternative source of energy to carefully study this option and to
heed the fatal lessons of Japan’s nuclear disaster when a huge earthquake and tsunami struck the country a year ago.
Japanese envoy Hatsuhita Takashima, former Foreign Ministry Press Secretary and chief commentator and director-general of Japan’s public network NHK News, said while he is not totally discouraging countries from using nuclear power, “necessary safety precautions and transparency” must be in place before starting such energy program..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20120319hea5.html
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