nukes roadshow-pangasinan leg

Last week, I joined Greenpeace on its Nukes Roadshow, a public awareness tour about the dangers of nuclear energy and [e]nergy revolution a campaign on use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency practices, to the provinces that pass a resolution allowing nuclear power plants in their area.


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Our first stop is Pangasinan the first province that passed a resolution (proposed by Congressman Mark Conjuangco) that will allow construction of two nuclear power plants in the area. The group set up their exhibit in the San Fabian church and Pangasinan State University in Lingayen to engage the public for almost a week.


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(c)AC Dimatatac

Most of the people that we've talked to are not aware about the resolution, they are even shock that their board members will agree on this. Some of them are familiar about the dangerous effect of nuclear energy. When we asked them if they know about renewable energy they said yes and pointed out the Bangui wind farm in Ilocos as an example.


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At the end of our trip we gathered more than a thousand signatures, written in paper pin wheels, which we will deliver to President Noynoy Aquino calling his support in promoting renewable energy instead of nuclear. Its a good experience engaging the people and getting their support on something that the future generations will surely benefit.