In the previous blog, I have introduced an invitation to a whole-day meeting to discuss the troubles the ongoing nuclear energy programme in India is bringing about at six or seven places in that country. It is a meeting held about a month back, but it would hopefully interest some people. I very much wish I could have been there.
What about Japan? I have shown that our country went through a nuclear-free period, though very short, which has awakened and encouraged us.
From July to August, 2012, the Government has conducted a survey to ascertain the public opinion to see how soon they would like to see the nuclear plants to cease operation, if any. While so doing they put three choices as to the desirable proportion of the nuclear energy in 2030, 0%, 15%, and 20-25%. In the fiscal 2010, the year before the Fukushima disaster, the proportion was 26%.
The survey was done in three different ways. First, they invited 285 persons to discussion meetings. They were the people who were interviewed by telephone, and expressed willingness to participate in the meetings also. When interviewed by telephone, only 32.6% supported 0%. After the discussion, however, it went up to 46.7%.
Second, about 89,000 people conveyed their view to the Government, following their announcement, either by internet or fax. 81% wanted immediate stop to the working of the nuclear plants, and the other 9% phased stopping.
Third, public hearing was held at 11 places. Of the 1,447 persons who expressed their opinion, 68% supported 0%.
From the above the people's view is clear. We hope the Government will sincerely listen to it.
What about Japan? I have shown that our country went through a nuclear-free period, though very short, which has awakened and encouraged us.
From July to August, 2012, the Government has conducted a survey to ascertain the public opinion to see how soon they would like to see the nuclear plants to cease operation, if any. While so doing they put three choices as to the desirable proportion of the nuclear energy in 2030, 0%, 15%, and 20-25%. In the fiscal 2010, the year before the Fukushima disaster, the proportion was 26%.
The survey was done in three different ways. First, they invited 285 persons to discussion meetings. They were the people who were interviewed by telephone, and expressed willingness to participate in the meetings also. When interviewed by telephone, only 32.6% supported 0%. After the discussion, however, it went up to 46.7%.
Second, about 89,000 people conveyed their view to the Government, following their announcement, either by internet or fax. 81% wanted immediate stop to the working of the nuclear plants, and the other 9% phased stopping.
Third, public hearing was held at 11 places. Of the 1,447 persons who expressed their opinion, 68% supported 0%.
From the above the people's view is clear. We hope the Government will sincerely listen to it.
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