STOP the construction of nuclear plants in Akkuyu and Sinop in Turkey
- por: Travel and Do
- destinatário: Turkish Parliament
Recently the Turkish Government announced its decision to construct two nuclear plants in the region of Akkuyu and Sinop, a decision which entails great risk for the broader Aegean region, taking into account the region's seismicity and unique cultural features. A clear proof of the underlying risks involved in the use of nuclear energy on areas threatened by earthquakes is the recent accident in Fukushima, Japan.
It is no coincidence that during the last months strong opposition movements from Turkish scientists and the local population took place, gathering signatures and demanding for a referendum.
The Fukushima nuclear accident brought back in light, in the most dramatic and direct way, the great dangers entailed by the use of nuclear power, even in technologically advanced states like Japan. As Jonathan Schell states: "Control over nuclear power is the most dangerous fantasy" (Eleftherotypia Newspaper, 2/4/11).
The issue calls for more than mediocre solutions, since there is no space for skillful neutralities nor compromises. The dissent against those supporting nuclear power as a "clean" source of energy or as an inevitable solution must be explicit. After all, current scientific evidence and socio-environmentally conscientious development patterns suggest otherwise. Yet, in the last 30 years, a number of development options have emerged, which are based primarily on the use of alternative sources of energy, which are still, not adequately applied or are degraded due to specific interests.
Most of the times, discussions on the use and impacts of nuclear power burst after nuclear accidents, meaning cases of emergency including most of the times leakages of radiation (e.g. the Fukushima accident). What we usually fail to consider is the possibility of a number of unpredictable incidents and technical failures (e.g. meltdown of a nuclear reactor, explosions, fires, coolant leakages etc.) which may occur during the normal operation of the plant or as a result of prolonged usage exceeding its lifetime.
This initiative undertaken by the holistic tour operating agency of "Travel and Do", aims at mobilizing the academic community and conscious citizens and organizations in Turkey, Greece and worldwide to demonstrate their opposition against the construction of the two nuclear plants in Akkuyu and Sinop, through the collection of their signatures.
So that world travelers might continue visiting the unique in beauty Aegean area, the coasts of Turkey and the Greek islands without the fear of a nuclear accident.
It is no coincidence that during the last months strong opposition movements from Turkish scientists and the local population took place, gathering signatures and demanding for a referendum.
The Fukushima nuclear accident brought back in light, in the most dramatic and direct way, the great dangers entailed by the use of nuclear power, even in technologically advanced states like Japan. As Jonathan Schell states: "Control over nuclear power is the most dangerous fantasy" (Eleftherotypia Newspaper, 2/4/11).
The issue calls for more than mediocre solutions, since there is no space for skillful neutralities nor compromises. The dissent against those supporting nuclear power as a "clean" source of energy or as an inevitable solution must be explicit. After all, current scientific evidence and socio-environmentally conscientious development patterns suggest otherwise. Yet, in the last 30 years, a number of development options have emerged, which are based primarily on the use of alternative sources of energy, which are still, not adequately applied or are degraded due to specific interests.
Most of the times, discussions on the use and impacts of nuclear power burst after nuclear accidents, meaning cases of emergency including most of the times leakages of radiation (e.g. the Fukushima accident). What we usually fail to consider is the possibility of a number of unpredictable incidents and technical failures (e.g. meltdown of a nuclear reactor, explosions, fires, coolant leakages etc.) which may occur during the normal operation of the plant or as a result of prolonged usage exceeding its lifetime.
This initiative undertaken by the holistic tour operating agency of "Travel and Do", aims at mobilizing the academic community and conscious citizens and organizations in Turkey, Greece and worldwide to demonstrate their opposition against the construction of the two nuclear plants in Akkuyu and Sinop, through the collection of their signatures.
So that world travelers might continue visiting the unique in beauty Aegean area, the coasts of Turkey and the Greek islands without the fear of a nuclear accident.
Dear Sirs,
Recently you have announced your decision to construct two nuclear plants in the region of Akkuyu and Sinop, a decision which entails great risk for the broader Aegean region, taking into account the region%u2019s seismicity and unique cultural features. A clear proof of the underlying risks involved in the use of nuclear energy on areas threatened by earthquakes is the recent accident in Fukushima, Japan.
It is no coincidence that during the last months strong opposition movements from Turkish scientists and the local population took place, gathering signatures and demanding for a referendum.
The Fukushima nuclear accident brought back in light, in the most dramatic and direct way, the great dangers entailed by the use of nuclear power, even in technologically advanced states like Japan. As Jonathan Schell states: %u201CControl over nuclear power is the most dangerous fantasy%u201D (Eleftherotypia Newspaper, 2/4/11).
The issue calls for more than mediocre solutions, since there is no space for skillful neutralities nor compromises. The dissent against those supporting nuclear power as a %u201Cclean%u201D source of energy or as an inevitable solution must be explicit. After all, current scientific evidence and socio-environmentally conscientious development patterns suggest otherwise. Yet, in the last 30 years, a number of development options have emerged, which are based primarily on the use of alternative sources of energy, which are still, not adequately applied or are degraded due to specific interests.
Most of the times, discussions on the use and impacts of nuclear power burst after nuclear accidents, meaning cases of emergency including most of the times leakages of radiation (e.g. the Fukushima accident). What we usually fail to consider is the possibility of a number of unpredictable incidents and technical failures (e.g. meltdown of a nuclear reactor, explosions, fires, coolant leakages etc.) which may occur during the normal operation of the plant or as a result of prolonged usage exceeding its lifetime.
Please consider canceling your plans on this non eco-friendly power development, choosing eco-friendly "green" alternatives instead, like solar energy, so that travelers might continue happily visiting the unique in beauty Aegean area, the coasts of Turkey and the Greek islands without the fear of a nuclear accident.
assinar petiçãoassinar petiçãoRecently you have announced your decision to construct two nuclear plants in the region of Akkuyu and Sinop, a decision which entails great risk for the broader Aegean region, taking into account the region%u2019s seismicity and unique cultural features. A clear proof of the underlying risks involved in the use of nuclear energy on areas threatened by earthquakes is the recent accident in Fukushima, Japan.
It is no coincidence that during the last months strong opposition movements from Turkish scientists and the local population took place, gathering signatures and demanding for a referendum.
The Fukushima nuclear accident brought back in light, in the most dramatic and direct way, the great dangers entailed by the use of nuclear power, even in technologically advanced states like Japan. As Jonathan Schell states: %u201CControl over nuclear power is the most dangerous fantasy%u201D (Eleftherotypia Newspaper, 2/4/11).
The issue calls for more than mediocre solutions, since there is no space for skillful neutralities nor compromises. The dissent against those supporting nuclear power as a %u201Cclean%u201D source of energy or as an inevitable solution must be explicit. After all, current scientific evidence and socio-environmentally conscientious development patterns suggest otherwise. Yet, in the last 30 years, a number of development options have emerged, which are based primarily on the use of alternative sources of energy, which are still, not adequately applied or are degraded due to specific interests.
Most of the times, discussions on the use and impacts of nuclear power burst after nuclear accidents, meaning cases of emergency including most of the times leakages of radiation (e.g. the Fukushima accident). What we usually fail to consider is the possibility of a number of unpredictable incidents and technical failures (e.g. meltdown of a nuclear reactor, explosions, fires, coolant leakages etc.) which may occur during the normal operation of the plant or as a result of prolonged usage exceeding its lifetime.
Please consider canceling your plans on this non eco-friendly power development, choosing eco-friendly "green" alternatives instead, like solar energy, so that travelers might continue happily visiting the unique in beauty Aegean area, the coasts of Turkey and the Greek islands without the fear of a nuclear accident.
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