Tag: NIMBY


  • NIMBY: The Nuclear Siting Showdown Fanned by Earthquakes and Politics

    NIMBY: The Nuclear Siting Showdown Fanned by Earthquakes and Politics

    Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Siting in a Geologically Volatile Nation In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes within a short span, the question isn’t whether to pursue nuclear power — it’s whether any community is safe enough to host a facility. The public mood has shifted from aspirational energy planning to urgent risk assessment, with…

  • NIMBY Clashes Over Nuclear Siting in the Philippines: A Safety Reckoning

    NIMBY Clashes Over Nuclear Siting in the Philippines: A Safety Reckoning

    Introduction: A nation on edge about nuclear siting The Philippines has been jolted by repeated earthquakes in a short span, shaking public confidence in the idea of hosting nuclear power facilities. With a new nuclear safety regulation law fast-tracked through the Senate and signed into law, critics argue that process and prudence did not keep…

  • NIMBY: The Power Struggle for Nuclear Siting Begins in the Philippines

    NIMBY: The Power Struggle for Nuclear Siting Begins in the Philippines

    Rising tremors, rising stakes In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes, the question of where—and whether—to place nuclear power facilities has moved from a distant energy planning topic to a live political clash. The Philippines now faces a crucial test: can lawmakers, regulators, and communities navigate fear, science, and national need without sacrificing safety? The…