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Can Nuclear Power be a short-cut to
          ‘Development’
The Japan Nuclear Disaster

   At Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Plant Name:     Fukushiam Dai-ichi
Plant Capacity: 4,696 MW
The Impact
• Sea Water, Milk and Green Vegetables radioactive FOREVER!

• Ground Water radioactive

• Fishing stopped in 20 km radius

• A huge area near the plant can NEVER be inhabited by humans

• Deaths, diseases & deformities due to radiation will be understood in
  the years to come!

• Evacuated people returning back to their
  homes as NO OTHER PLACE TO GO!
    • To lead a radioactive life
How Nuclear Energy Works

   Radiation at EVERY STAGE
Fuel Enrichment


Uranium Mining




                                Power Generation

        Waste Disposal   RADIATION INCREASES multifold at
                                   each stage!
Radioactive Waste
• Generated at each stage - Mining, Enrichment, Power Generation
   – Waste from Enrichment has been used in Depleted Uranium (DU)
     bombs used in Iraq

• 21st century science CAN’T HANDLE Nuclear Waste Disposal
   – Waste contaminates (beyond scope for inhabitation) a huge area in its
     vicinity for 1000’s of years




                                              What about the
                 Is it Safe?
                                              Environment &
                                                 People?
Radiation Contaminates Always
• Even if there is NO NUCLEAR ACCIDENT
   – Around a Uranium Mine

   – Around an Enrichment Facility

   – Around a Nuclear Plant

   – Around Nuclear Waste




               An area of 30-35 km radius gets
          contaminated by nuclear radiation regularly!
Radiation Spares Nothing
• Impacts Vegetation - Agriculture
   – Trees near Jaduguda Uranium Mines have DEFORMED SEEDS
   – Agricultural produce is bound to carry unacceptable amounts of
     radioactive content


• Impacts Animals
   – Radioactive Boars on the rise in Germany (thanks to Chernobyl)


• Impacts Human Beings
Nuclear Accidents Are Worse!
• Chernobyl : An area of 1,00,000 sq km is UNINHABITABLE for
  20,000 years. FOREVER.




                                                Date: 26 April 1986
                                                Plant Capacity: 900 MW
Nuclear ‘Meltdown’ in the USA
• Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania: Happened in 1979 due to
  meltdown of fuel rods

• Health effects mostly unstudied or kept clandestine
Impact of Nuclear Radiation
             on Humans
 • Cancer in the next 2 to 60 years
 • Deformed babies - FOREVER!

                  The pictures that follow may be disturbing
Jump to Existing Nuclear Plants in India only if you are extremely weak-hearted
No Dose of Radiation is Safe!

 • There is no safe level of radionuclide exposure,
   whether from food, water or other sources. Period.




                                                        Dr Jeff Patterson
                                                         DO, Physicians for
                                                        Social Responsibility




                             We DO NOT X-Ray pregnant women!
                                Any detectable fallout can kill
40 Years Old Uranium Mines

     in Jaduguda, Jharkhand
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Near Rawatbhata Power Plant

      Near Kota, Rajasthan
Nuclear energy and its politics
After Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

              1986
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
After American Bombing in Iraq

Depleted Uranium (DU) Bombs made out of
  The Waste from Uranium Enrichment
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
Semey: USSR’s Nuclear Testing Site

           During Cold War
Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
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Nuclear energy and its politics
Nuclear energy and its politics
And So…
• America - No new Nuclear Plant in the last 40 years

• Australia - Never built a Nuclear Plant

• Germany - on its way to abandon all 17 Nuclear Plants




  Still Nuclear Plants are being pushed in India
Existing Nuclear Plants in India

   Before the Indo-US Nuclear Deal
Narora, UP - 440 MW


       Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW




Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW


Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW




      Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                    Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW
Accidents in Small Plants



Kumhariya, Haryana
        2,800 MW

                 Narora, UP - 440 MW


       Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                     Bargi, MP
                     1,400 MW
Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW


Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW




      Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                     Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW
Proposed Nuclear Plants in India

    After the Indo-US Nuclear Deal
Kumhariya, Haryana
                                    2,800 MW

                                             Narora, UP - 440 MW


                                   Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                                                 Bargi, MP
                                                 1,400 MW
                            Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW
Mithi Virdi, Gujarat                                                          Haripur, WB
    8,000 MW                                                                  10,000 MW
                            Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW

                                                                Kovvada, AP
            Jaitapur, Mah                                        8,000 MW
              9,900 MW
                                  Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                                                 Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW


                                                 Koodankulam , TN
                                                    9,200 MW
Approximate Impact Area of
    Nuclear Accidents
          In India
Accident in 1 Big Plant



                            Kumhariya, Haryana
                                    2,800 MW

                                             Narora, UP - 440 MW


                                   Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                                                 Bargi, MP
                                                 1,400 MW
                            Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW
Mithi Virdi, Gujarat                                                          Haripur, WB
    8,000 MW                                                                  10,000 MW
                            Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW

                                                                Kovvada, AP
            Jaitapur, Mah                                        8,000 MW
              9,900 MW
                                  Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                                                 Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW


                                                 Koodankulam , TN
                                                    9,200 MW
Accident in 1 Big Plant



                            Kumhariya, Haryana
                                    2,800 MW

                                             Narora, UP - 440 MW


                                   Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                                                 Bargi, MP
                                                 1,400 MW
                            Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW
Mithi Virdi, Gujarat                                                          Haripur, WB
    8,000 MW                                                                  10,000 MW
                            Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW

                                                                Kovvada, AP
            Jaitapur, Mah                                        8,000 MW
              9,900 MW
                                  Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                                                 Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW


                                                 Koodankulam , TN
                                                    9,200 MW
Accident in 1 Big Plant



                            Kumhariya, Haryana
                                    2,800 MW

                                             Narora, UP - 440 MW


                                   Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                                                 Bargi, MP
                                                 1,400 MW
                            Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW
Mithi Virdi, Gujarat                                                          Haripur, WB
    8,000 MW                                                                  10,000 MW
                            Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW

                                                                Kovvada, AP
            Jaitapur, Mah                                        8,000 MW
              9,900 MW
                                  Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                                                 Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW


                                                 Koodankulam , TN
                                                    9,200 MW
Nuclear Plants in Super Power India



                            Kumhariya, Haryana
                                    2,800 MW

                                             Narora, UP - 440 MW


                                   Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW

                                                 Bargi, MP
                                                 1,400 MW
                            Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW
Mithi Virdi, Gujarat                                                          Haripur, WB
    8,000 MW                                                                  10,000 MW
                            Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW

                                                                Kovvada, AP
            Jaitapur, Mah                                        8,000 MW
              9,900 MW
                                  Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW



                                                 Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW


                                                 Koodankulam , TN
                                                    9,200 MW
Can you imagine the massive loss of
 Human Lives, Forests, Agriculture,
   Animals, Economic Activities?
                    For 1000’s of years!
• Switch Off Nuclear Power

                            • It is obvious that the cost-benefit ratio is adverse

                            • The risk-benefit ratio is also adverse
   G V Ramakrishna
Former Member for Energy,
 The Planning Commission




           The question to be asked is whether it is
           worthwhile for the country to take such
            a high risk for adding about 5% of our
                         power needs?
OK, If Not Nuclear Then What?

 Feeding Electricity to the Super Power
              in making…
Improving Existing Energy Efficiency
   • India can save 30-40% of its electricity deficit by simple
     Conservation techniques
      – Improving the efficiency of existing power plants (we are way behind
         international standards at the moment)

      – Decentralizing electricity generation to reduce long distance
        transmission losses
          • Small power plants scattered all over rather than HUGE plants at a few
            locations


 The cost of implementing these Efficiency Improvement
Measures is MUCH LESS THAN that of setting up New Plants
Conserving Electricity
• We can save 30% of the increased demand of electricity by
  2013 by using energy efficient electrical infrastructure at
  home
   – Fans, Incandescent Bulbs, Tube Lights

   – Refrigerators, ACs, Air Coolers

   – Electric Water Heaters

   – Computers, TVs, DVD Players, Set-Top-Boxes (active mode)
Use Renewable Sources
• They are Cheap
                                      Spend the millions & billions on
• They are Unlimited                  research of Renewable Energy
                                         rather than on Nuclear !

• They don’t Kill

• They are ‘un-researched’

                            America is the world’s largest
                             producer of Wind Power

                 Solar Energy has the potential to
                      feed Earth 1000 times

    Solar Water Heaters in Bangalore save
       900 MW of peak load. Already!
India’s Electricity Scenario




Government declares
• Projected energy by all Nuclear Plants = just 60,000 MW
   – Hardly 10% of the electricity deficit
Why RISK Indian lives for just 10% of Electricity?
The Potential of Renewable Sources
• Latest studies indicate that Wind Energy & Solar Energy hold
  the keys to sustainable development!
Government of India statistics point out that potential
of Renewable Sources in India is about 1,35,000 MW
The Politics of Nuclear Power in India

         Ever heard of a lucrative
        Wind or Solar Scientist job?
Why is Nuclear Power Promoted in India?
 • Current energy policies are designed to benefit foreign MNCs




Newspapers admit that THEY ARE HERE FOR A $40 BN BUSINESS
Why is Nuclear Power Promoted in India?
• Profit for MNCs who will provide reactor designs
• Commission for Indian Politicians, Intellectuals, Scientists


Investment at the
9,900 WM Jaitapur            Rs 10,00,00,00,00,00,000
   Nuclear Plant                        One Lakh Crores only!
Why is Renewable Energy Unknown?
• Very less or No Scope for Investment (read profit)

• Giants MNCs in the Nuclear Power sector are too strong to let
  the Renewable Energy sector grow
   – And hence, almost No Solar or Wind Scientists
Why SPOIL Indian lives for their Profit?
And Our Government’s Gift for US
• The Nuclear Civil Liabilities Bill by our government says that:


                    Any foreign company WILL NOT be held
                    liable for any nuclear accidents on Indian
                    soil, whatsoever

                    They WILL NOT pay any Compensation

                    We CAN NOT sue them in Indian or
                    Foreign courts
The World Has Started Protesting

          Nuclear Energy
The ‘West’ is Disowning Nuclear Power
• Most American common people are against Nuclear Power
   – Major concerns:
       • Continuous radiation emitted in normal functioning of Nuclear Plants
       • Nuclear Waste disposal
       • Threats of nuclear accidents


• Australia has never built a Nuclear Power Plant!
After Japan, Germany says NO to Nuclear
• 7 out of 17 Nuclear Plants to be shut
• Remaining 10 to be decommissioned soon
Germans on Fire!
• 2,00,000 strong protests all over Germany to demand Shut
  Down of ALL Nuclear Plants

• Biggest Anti-Nuclear protest in the history of Germany
Protests in Bulgaria
• Hundreds protest Russia-backed nuclear project in Sofia,
  Bulgaria
About Jaitapur Nuclear Plant

           Jaitapur:
       A Jewel of Konkan
About the Jaitapur Plant
• 9,900 MW

• World’s biggest ever!

• French company Areva is selling its UNTESTED reactors




                                    Jaitapur, Kokan, Maharashtra
Potential Impacts of Jaitapur Plant
• Impacts if NO ACCIDENT
   – Around 10,00,000 liters of Sea Water to be contaminated DAILY
   – Radioactive pollution of Konkan’s Mangoes, Cashew Nuts, Kokam,
     Rice and Fish FOREVER!
   – Around 50 villages to be effected by routine radiation leaks


• Impacts after a Serious Accident
   – Maharashtra will have to evacuated FOREVER
   – Radioactive pollution of Mumbai, Pune FOREVER
   – Agriculture & Fisheries will be destroyed PERMANENTLY



Jaitapur - 92 Earthquakes in 20 years!
People are Fighting to Save Us
• American, English, Finnish & French nuclear scientists have
  identified 3000 faults in Areva’s design
People are Fighting to Save Us
Protests @ Jaitapur
Protests @ Jaitapur
All Forms of Democratic Protest
     IGNORED and SUPPRESSED


Is India’s Democracy Sleeping

            ???
Police Repressing Innocent Villagers

                             Police making death-threats
                             to villagers for not accepting
                                compensation cheques
Mumbai High Court’s Indifference
• Activists & (pro-people) Scientists proposed a Public Hearing to debate
  the pros and cons of Nuclear Plants

• Government Officials & Scientists were invited for debate

• Mumbai High Court rejected permission for the same
Our Nuclear Scientists Also Betraying Us

                       • Jaitapur safe from Tsunami and Earthquakes

                       • Indian Nuclear Reactors are safe

                       • Radiation is also used to cure Cancer


 Dr Anil Kakodkar
Former Chairman, AEC


• We need to worry less on account of (possible
  accidents) in nuclear power stations than while
  walking or driving on the streets of Delhi

• So far only 55 people have died on account of
                                                            Dr Srikumar Banerjee
  nuclear radiation or accidents; 1 in India                    Director, AEC
                                                               Secretary, DAE
Protests @ Gujarat Nuclear Plant

  Protestors stall government officials from doing land survey!
Wondering What You Can Do About This?
• Understand the politics of promoting Nuclear Power in India

• Spread awareness about this massive public betrayal

• Attend the nearest anti-nuclear protests

• Get attached with activists groups in your vicinity

• Organize people to pressurize government for rational policies




           Become a Campaigner today!
An Anti-Nuclear Power Rally in Pune
References

Most of these facts are almost hidden in the
            Main Stream Media
References
• Fukushima accident impact
     – http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/201133144337292491.html#
     – http://www.countercurrents.org/kyodo310311.htm
     – http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110405x1.html

• Use of Depleted Uranium (DU) bombs in Iraq
    – http://www.cadu.org.uk/oldindex.htm

• Effect of Radioactivity on Animals
    – http://chairforcengineer.blogspot.com/2010/08/radioactive-boar-on-rise-in-germany.html
    – http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/NA014423.html

• Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl
    – http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nucene/cherno.html#c4
    – http://www.our-energy.com/chernobyl_disaster.html

• Nuclear ‘Meltdown’ in the USA
    – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mile_Island_accident

• No Dose of Radiation is Safe
     – http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=24147

• Impact of Nuclear Radiation on Humans: Photos
      –   Simple Google search

• Existing Nuclear Plants in India
      –   http://www.npcil.nic.in/main/RTI_Doc01.aspx
References
• Proposed Nuclear Plants in India
    – http://www.npcil.nic.in/main/RTI_Doc01.aspx

• Approximate Impact Area of Nuclear Accidents in India
    – Author’s approximation based on information from Chernobyl disaster

• “Switch Off Nuclear Power” Planning Commission G V Ramakrishna statement
     – http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/guest-writer/switch-off-nuclear-
       power/articleshow/7841147.cms

• Americans’ opinion on Nuclear Power
    – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_america
    – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-nuclear_movement_in_the_United_States

• India can save 30-40% of its electricity deficit by simple conservation techniques
    – As on March 2010: CEA, http://www.cea.nic.in
    – A Shyam, “Energy Efficiency options for thermal power plants in India”, Jan 21, 2010,
      http://www.energycentral.com
    – Shankar Sharma, “Power sector reforms: a pilot study on Karnataka”,
      http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in

• We can save 30% increased demand of electricity by 2013 by using energy efficient electrical
  infrastructure at home
    – Girish Sant et.al., “Energy saving potential in Indian households from improved appliance efficiency”, March
      2010, http://www.prayaspune.org
References
• America is the largest producer of Wind Power
    – “Wind Power”, http://en.wikipedia.org; http://www.wwindea.org/home/index.php

• Potential of Solar Energy
    – Union of Concerned Scientists, “How solar energy works”, http://www.ucsusa.org

• Bangalore’s use of Solar Water Heaters
    – Y. B. Ramakrishna (Chairman of Taskforce on Bio-fuels, Government of Karnataka), Keynote address at
      workshop on: “Renewable Energy: Employment & Entrepreneurial opportunities”, June 6-7 2009,
      Mangalore

• Table of electricity scenario in India
    – Data from Integrated Energy Policy, 2006, http://planningcommission.nic.in - p. xiii

• Potential of Wind and Solar Energy in India
    – http://www.wise-cleanenergy.info/green-energy/GE-May-June09.pdf , p. 18

• Investment at Jaitapur Nuclear Plant
    – http://www.blonnet.com/2010/11/29/stories/2010112952080300.htm

• Problems with the Nuclear Civil Liabilities Bill, 2010
    – http://environmentpress.in/experts-talk/the-civil-liability-for-nuclear-damage-bill-2010-some-
      tentative-observations/
References
• Anti-nuclear protests in Germany
    – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12872695
    – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-engelhart/post_1872_b_840877.html

• Anti-nuclear protests in Bulgaria
    – http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5is79q0vSecm937IIydi3x8Ise6yw?docId=CNG.05699da
      f45628fa5b4755fac509ba9e5.441

• Earthquakes in Jaitapur
    – http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-16/india/28699015_1_jaitapur-nuclear-power-plant-
      earthquake

• Untested reactors by Areva; 3000 faults in design
    – http://www.prafulbidwai.org/index.php?post/2011/01/26/Down-the-nuclear-tube-in-Jaitapur

• Mumbai High Court statement on People’s Court
    – http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-05/mumbai/28658829_1_retired-judges-jaitapur-high-
      court
References
• Statements by Anil Kakodkar, former chief of AEC
    – http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-03-14/news/28688237_1_japan-nuclear-
      blast-nuclear-reactors-anil-kakodkar
    – http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jaitapur-safe-from-tsunami-says-
      Kakodkar/articleshow/7706325.cms
    – http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1537460.ece

• Statements by Srikumar Banerjee, chief of AEC
    – http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tarapur-reactor-like-japans-but-safer-atomic-energy-
      chief/763561
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Nuclear energy and its politics

  • 1. Can Nuclear Power be a short-cut to ‘Development’
  • 2. The Japan Nuclear Disaster At Fukushima Nuclear Plant
  • 3. Plant Name: Fukushiam Dai-ichi Plant Capacity: 4,696 MW
  • 4. The Impact • Sea Water, Milk and Green Vegetables radioactive FOREVER! • Ground Water radioactive • Fishing stopped in 20 km radius • A huge area near the plant can NEVER be inhabited by humans • Deaths, diseases & deformities due to radiation will be understood in the years to come! • Evacuated people returning back to their homes as NO OTHER PLACE TO GO! • To lead a radioactive life
  • 5. How Nuclear Energy Works Radiation at EVERY STAGE
  • 6. Fuel Enrichment Uranium Mining Power Generation Waste Disposal RADIATION INCREASES multifold at each stage!
  • 7. Radioactive Waste • Generated at each stage - Mining, Enrichment, Power Generation – Waste from Enrichment has been used in Depleted Uranium (DU) bombs used in Iraq • 21st century science CAN’T HANDLE Nuclear Waste Disposal – Waste contaminates (beyond scope for inhabitation) a huge area in its vicinity for 1000’s of years What about the Is it Safe? Environment & People?
  • 8. Radiation Contaminates Always • Even if there is NO NUCLEAR ACCIDENT – Around a Uranium Mine – Around an Enrichment Facility – Around a Nuclear Plant – Around Nuclear Waste An area of 30-35 km radius gets contaminated by nuclear radiation regularly!
  • 9. Radiation Spares Nothing • Impacts Vegetation - Agriculture – Trees near Jaduguda Uranium Mines have DEFORMED SEEDS – Agricultural produce is bound to carry unacceptable amounts of radioactive content • Impacts Animals – Radioactive Boars on the rise in Germany (thanks to Chernobyl) • Impacts Human Beings
  • 10. Nuclear Accidents Are Worse! • Chernobyl : An area of 1,00,000 sq km is UNINHABITABLE for 20,000 years. FOREVER. Date: 26 April 1986 Plant Capacity: 900 MW
  • 11. Nuclear ‘Meltdown’ in the USA • Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania: Happened in 1979 due to meltdown of fuel rods • Health effects mostly unstudied or kept clandestine
  • 12. Impact of Nuclear Radiation on Humans • Cancer in the next 2 to 60 years • Deformed babies - FOREVER! The pictures that follow may be disturbing Jump to Existing Nuclear Plants in India only if you are extremely weak-hearted
  • 13. No Dose of Radiation is Safe! • There is no safe level of radionuclide exposure, whether from food, water or other sources. Period. Dr Jeff Patterson DO, Physicians for Social Responsibility We DO NOT X-Ray pregnant women! Any detectable fallout can kill
  • 14. 40 Years Old Uranium Mines in Jaduguda, Jharkhand
  • 19. Near Rawatbhata Power Plant Near Kota, Rajasthan
  • 21. After Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 1986
  • 27. After American Bombing in Iraq Depleted Uranium (DU) Bombs made out of The Waste from Uranium Enrichment
  • 31. Semey: USSR’s Nuclear Testing Site During Cold War
  • 37. And So… • America - No new Nuclear Plant in the last 40 years • Australia - Never built a Nuclear Plant • Germany - on its way to abandon all 17 Nuclear Plants Still Nuclear Plants are being pushed in India
  • 38. Existing Nuclear Plants in India Before the Indo-US Nuclear Deal
  • 39. Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW
  • 40. Accidents in Small Plants Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW
  • 41. Proposed Nuclear Plants in India After the Indo-US Nuclear Deal
  • 42. Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Mithi Virdi, Gujarat Haripur, WB 8,000 MW 10,000 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kovvada, AP Jaitapur, Mah 8,000 MW 9,900 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW Koodankulam , TN 9,200 MW
  • 43. Approximate Impact Area of Nuclear Accidents In India
  • 44. Accident in 1 Big Plant Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Mithi Virdi, Gujarat Haripur, WB 8,000 MW 10,000 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kovvada, AP Jaitapur, Mah 8,000 MW 9,900 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW Koodankulam , TN 9,200 MW
  • 45. Accident in 1 Big Plant Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Mithi Virdi, Gujarat Haripur, WB 8,000 MW 10,000 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kovvada, AP Jaitapur, Mah 8,000 MW 9,900 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW Koodankulam , TN 9,200 MW
  • 46. Accident in 1 Big Plant Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Mithi Virdi, Gujarat Haripur, WB 8,000 MW 10,000 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kovvada, AP Jaitapur, Mah 8,000 MW 9,900 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW Koodankulam , TN 9,200 MW
  • 47. Nuclear Plants in Super Power India Kumhariya, Haryana 2,800 MW Narora, UP - 440 MW Rawatbhata, Raj - 2,580 MW Bargi, MP 1,400 MW Kakrapar, Gujarat - 1,840 MW Mithi Virdi, Gujarat Haripur, WB 8,000 MW 10,000 MW Tarapur, Mah - 1,400 MW Kovvada, AP Jaitapur, Mah 8,000 MW 9,900 MW Kaiga, Karnataka - 880 MW Kalpakkam, TN - 940 MW Koodankulam , TN 9,200 MW
  • 48. Can you imagine the massive loss of Human Lives, Forests, Agriculture, Animals, Economic Activities? For 1000’s of years!
  • 49. • Switch Off Nuclear Power • It is obvious that the cost-benefit ratio is adverse • The risk-benefit ratio is also adverse G V Ramakrishna Former Member for Energy, The Planning Commission The question to be asked is whether it is worthwhile for the country to take such a high risk for adding about 5% of our power needs?
  • 50. OK, If Not Nuclear Then What? Feeding Electricity to the Super Power in making…
  • 51. Improving Existing Energy Efficiency • India can save 30-40% of its electricity deficit by simple Conservation techniques – Improving the efficiency of existing power plants (we are way behind international standards at the moment) – Decentralizing electricity generation to reduce long distance transmission losses • Small power plants scattered all over rather than HUGE plants at a few locations The cost of implementing these Efficiency Improvement Measures is MUCH LESS THAN that of setting up New Plants
  • 52. Conserving Electricity • We can save 30% of the increased demand of electricity by 2013 by using energy efficient electrical infrastructure at home – Fans, Incandescent Bulbs, Tube Lights – Refrigerators, ACs, Air Coolers – Electric Water Heaters – Computers, TVs, DVD Players, Set-Top-Boxes (active mode)
  • 53. Use Renewable Sources • They are Cheap Spend the millions & billions on • They are Unlimited research of Renewable Energy rather than on Nuclear ! • They don’t Kill • They are ‘un-researched’ America is the world’s largest producer of Wind Power Solar Energy has the potential to feed Earth 1000 times Solar Water Heaters in Bangalore save 900 MW of peak load. Already!
  • 54. India’s Electricity Scenario Government declares • Projected energy by all Nuclear Plants = just 60,000 MW – Hardly 10% of the electricity deficit
  • 55. Why RISK Indian lives for just 10% of Electricity?
  • 56. The Potential of Renewable Sources • Latest studies indicate that Wind Energy & Solar Energy hold the keys to sustainable development!
  • 57. Government of India statistics point out that potential of Renewable Sources in India is about 1,35,000 MW
  • 58. The Politics of Nuclear Power in India Ever heard of a lucrative Wind or Solar Scientist job?
  • 59. Why is Nuclear Power Promoted in India? • Current energy policies are designed to benefit foreign MNCs Newspapers admit that THEY ARE HERE FOR A $40 BN BUSINESS
  • 60. Why is Nuclear Power Promoted in India? • Profit for MNCs who will provide reactor designs • Commission for Indian Politicians, Intellectuals, Scientists Investment at the 9,900 WM Jaitapur Rs 10,00,00,00,00,00,000 Nuclear Plant One Lakh Crores only!
  • 61. Why is Renewable Energy Unknown? • Very less or No Scope for Investment (read profit) • Giants MNCs in the Nuclear Power sector are too strong to let the Renewable Energy sector grow – And hence, almost No Solar or Wind Scientists
  • 62. Why SPOIL Indian lives for their Profit?
  • 63. And Our Government’s Gift for US • The Nuclear Civil Liabilities Bill by our government says that: Any foreign company WILL NOT be held liable for any nuclear accidents on Indian soil, whatsoever They WILL NOT pay any Compensation We CAN NOT sue them in Indian or Foreign courts
  • 64. The World Has Started Protesting Nuclear Energy
  • 65. The ‘West’ is Disowning Nuclear Power • Most American common people are against Nuclear Power – Major concerns: • Continuous radiation emitted in normal functioning of Nuclear Plants • Nuclear Waste disposal • Threats of nuclear accidents • Australia has never built a Nuclear Power Plant!
  • 66. After Japan, Germany says NO to Nuclear • 7 out of 17 Nuclear Plants to be shut • Remaining 10 to be decommissioned soon
  • 67. Germans on Fire! • 2,00,000 strong protests all over Germany to demand Shut Down of ALL Nuclear Plants • Biggest Anti-Nuclear protest in the history of Germany
  • 68. Protests in Bulgaria • Hundreds protest Russia-backed nuclear project in Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 69. About Jaitapur Nuclear Plant Jaitapur: A Jewel of Konkan
  • 70. About the Jaitapur Plant • 9,900 MW • World’s biggest ever! • French company Areva is selling its UNTESTED reactors Jaitapur, Kokan, Maharashtra
  • 71. Potential Impacts of Jaitapur Plant • Impacts if NO ACCIDENT – Around 10,00,000 liters of Sea Water to be contaminated DAILY – Radioactive pollution of Konkan’s Mangoes, Cashew Nuts, Kokam, Rice and Fish FOREVER! – Around 50 villages to be effected by routine radiation leaks • Impacts after a Serious Accident – Maharashtra will have to evacuated FOREVER – Radioactive pollution of Mumbai, Pune FOREVER – Agriculture & Fisheries will be destroyed PERMANENTLY Jaitapur - 92 Earthquakes in 20 years!
  • 72. People are Fighting to Save Us • American, English, Finnish & French nuclear scientists have identified 3000 faults in Areva’s design
  • 73. People are Fighting to Save Us
  • 76. All Forms of Democratic Protest IGNORED and SUPPRESSED Is India’s Democracy Sleeping ???
  • 77. Police Repressing Innocent Villagers Police making death-threats to villagers for not accepting compensation cheques
  • 78. Mumbai High Court’s Indifference • Activists & (pro-people) Scientists proposed a Public Hearing to debate the pros and cons of Nuclear Plants • Government Officials & Scientists were invited for debate • Mumbai High Court rejected permission for the same
  • 79. Our Nuclear Scientists Also Betraying Us • Jaitapur safe from Tsunami and Earthquakes • Indian Nuclear Reactors are safe • Radiation is also used to cure Cancer Dr Anil Kakodkar Former Chairman, AEC • We need to worry less on account of (possible accidents) in nuclear power stations than while walking or driving on the streets of Delhi • So far only 55 people have died on account of Dr Srikumar Banerjee nuclear radiation or accidents; 1 in India Director, AEC Secretary, DAE
  • 80. Protests @ Gujarat Nuclear Plant Protestors stall government officials from doing land survey!
  • 81. Wondering What You Can Do About This? • Understand the politics of promoting Nuclear Power in India • Spread awareness about this massive public betrayal • Attend the nearest anti-nuclear protests • Get attached with activists groups in your vicinity • Organize people to pressurize government for rational policies Become a Campaigner today!
  • 82. An Anti-Nuclear Power Rally in Pune
  • 83. References Most of these facts are almost hidden in the Main Stream Media
  • 84. References • Fukushima accident impact – http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/201133144337292491.html# – http://www.countercurrents.org/kyodo310311.htm – http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110405x1.html • Use of Depleted Uranium (DU) bombs in Iraq – http://www.cadu.org.uk/oldindex.htm • Effect of Radioactivity on Animals – http://chairforcengineer.blogspot.com/2010/08/radioactive-boar-on-rise-in-germany.html – http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/NA014423.html • Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl – http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nucene/cherno.html#c4 – http://www.our-energy.com/chernobyl_disaster.html • Nuclear ‘Meltdown’ in the USA – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mile_Island_accident • No Dose of Radiation is Safe – http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=24147 • Impact of Nuclear Radiation on Humans: Photos – Simple Google search • Existing Nuclear Plants in India – http://www.npcil.nic.in/main/RTI_Doc01.aspx
  • 85. References • Proposed Nuclear Plants in India – http://www.npcil.nic.in/main/RTI_Doc01.aspx • Approximate Impact Area of Nuclear Accidents in India – Author’s approximation based on information from Chernobyl disaster • “Switch Off Nuclear Power” Planning Commission G V Ramakrishna statement – http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/guest-writer/switch-off-nuclear- power/articleshow/7841147.cms • Americans’ opinion on Nuclear Power – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_america – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-nuclear_movement_in_the_United_States • India can save 30-40% of its electricity deficit by simple conservation techniques – As on March 2010: CEA, http://www.cea.nic.in – A Shyam, “Energy Efficiency options for thermal power plants in India”, Jan 21, 2010, http://www.energycentral.com – Shankar Sharma, “Power sector reforms: a pilot study on Karnataka”, http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in • We can save 30% increased demand of electricity by 2013 by using energy efficient electrical infrastructure at home – Girish Sant et.al., “Energy saving potential in Indian households from improved appliance efficiency”, March 2010, http://www.prayaspune.org
  • 86. References • America is the largest producer of Wind Power – “Wind Power”, http://en.wikipedia.org; http://www.wwindea.org/home/index.php • Potential of Solar Energy – Union of Concerned Scientists, “How solar energy works”, http://www.ucsusa.org • Bangalore’s use of Solar Water Heaters – Y. B. Ramakrishna (Chairman of Taskforce on Bio-fuels, Government of Karnataka), Keynote address at workshop on: “Renewable Energy: Employment & Entrepreneurial opportunities”, June 6-7 2009, Mangalore • Table of electricity scenario in India – Data from Integrated Energy Policy, 2006, http://planningcommission.nic.in - p. xiii • Potential of Wind and Solar Energy in India – http://www.wise-cleanenergy.info/green-energy/GE-May-June09.pdf , p. 18 • Investment at Jaitapur Nuclear Plant – http://www.blonnet.com/2010/11/29/stories/2010112952080300.htm • Problems with the Nuclear Civil Liabilities Bill, 2010 – http://environmentpress.in/experts-talk/the-civil-liability-for-nuclear-damage-bill-2010-some- tentative-observations/
  • 87. References • Anti-nuclear protests in Germany – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12872695 – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-engelhart/post_1872_b_840877.html • Anti-nuclear protests in Bulgaria – http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5is79q0vSecm937IIydi3x8Ise6yw?docId=CNG.05699da f45628fa5b4755fac509ba9e5.441 • Earthquakes in Jaitapur – http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-16/india/28699015_1_jaitapur-nuclear-power-plant- earthquake • Untested reactors by Areva; 3000 faults in design – http://www.prafulbidwai.org/index.php?post/2011/01/26/Down-the-nuclear-tube-in-Jaitapur • Mumbai High Court statement on People’s Court – http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-05/mumbai/28658829_1_retired-judges-jaitapur-high- court
  • 88. References • Statements by Anil Kakodkar, former chief of AEC – http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-03-14/news/28688237_1_japan-nuclear- blast-nuclear-reactors-anil-kakodkar – http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jaitapur-safe-from-tsunami-says- Kakodkar/articleshow/7706325.cms – http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1537460.ece • Statements by Srikumar Banerjee, chief of AEC – http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tarapur-reactor-like-japans-but-safer-atomic-energy- chief/763561
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