Tag: PhilAtom
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant
Pangasinan Town Embraces the Idea of a Nuclear Power Plant In a move that highlights growing national interest in diversified energy sources, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The development comes on the heels of the Philippines passing Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting a Nuclear Power Plant as PhilAtom Law Takes Effect
Laudable Openness in Labrador as Nuclear Energy Law Comes Into Effect In a move that underscores ambitious energy policy in the Philippines, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled its openness to hosting a nuclear power plant. The momentum comes on the heels of the enactment of Republic Act 12305, or the Philippine National…