"No one can guarantee the safety of nuclear power stations in an earthquake-prone country. They are unnecessary and have proved to be a disaster. Demonstrate this Saturday in Kyoto against the prospect of nuclear restart? The march begins around 2:45 from Maruyama Park." - Stephen Gill Date: Saturday 8th March 2014 Place: Maruyama Park Schedule: From 12:00 pm - "Free … [Read more...]
Lessons from Fukushima – Arnie Gundersen in Kyoto Tomorrow Night!
I posted this on Facebook before, but here's a last minute reminder that Arnie Gundersen will be speaking at Heartopia in Kyoto tomorrow night (Monday September 3rd). To see the details below more clearly simply click on the flyer below to see the full-sized pdf. LESSONS FROM FUKUSHIMA What all involved in nuclear power must learn from the Fukushima Daiichi … [Read more...]
This Friday ~ July 20th ~ Join the Growing Protests Against the Nuclear Restarts
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to join in Monday's anti-nuclear march here in Kyoto, but with all the musicians and drummers and the likes of Christopher Fryman blowing on his trumpet it looks like it must have been fun! Here's the good word from two friends who were there. Stephen Gill writes, We need more younger people to come and walk against the restart of nuclear power in … [Read more...]
Perks!
Did I mention that there are perks for contributing to the Fresh Currents campaign fund? There are perks for contributing to the Fresh Currents campaign fund. For a $10 donation - you get your name on the Fresh Currents website, our undying gratitude & an enormous feeling of wellbeing. For $25 - all of the above & your name listed in the book + a free digital issue … [Read more...]
Encouragement!
Just two days left on the Fresh Currents appeal and we are still $1880 short of our goal! Can we reach it? Yes! But only with your help! Click here to invest in a renewable energy future: http://www.indiegogo.com/freshcurrents Why donate? Let's take a look at some comments from those who have donated so far. I totally agree with alternative energy! It’s a disgrace that it … [Read more...]
Green Action’s Aileen Mioko Smith Confronts METI Minister Yukio Edano on the Fault Issue at Ohi Nuclear Power Plant
Here's the latest update from the anti-nuclear front with Green Action Japan: 1. Government Committee to Deliberate Earthquake Fault (F-6) at Ohi Nuclear Power Plant 2. Green Action Executive Director Meets METI Minister Yukio Edano On Friday, 29 June, NISA announced that the earthquake fault under the Ohi Plant will be on the agenda of NISA's Earthquake・Tsunami Expert … [Read more...]
Ohi Nuclear Power Plant ~ Why We Should Be Worried…
Estimated number of people living within 30 kilometers of Fukui’s 14 reactors: 1,249,981 (Fukui Shimbun, Oct. 21, 2011) Distance from the Ohi reactors to central Kyoto city: 60 kilometers The following message is from Aileen Mioko Smith of Green Action Japan. Click on the pictures to view a larger image. The red lines on this JPEG photo depict the shattered … [Read more...]
Fresh Currents
Today I bring you news of a Kyoto Journal project I have been involved in for over 12 months now. Please help spread the word about our fundraising campaign and help us build a sustainable future! Japan’s Flow from a Nuclear Past to a Renewable Future More than a year after the triple meltdown at Fukushima, Japan and the rest of the world continue to grapple with the … [Read more...]
News Roundup: PM Noda Defies Massive Public Opposition to OK Restart of Ohi Reactors / Expert Warns of Active Faults Under Ohi Nuclear Plant
11,000 protestors gathered outside Prime Minister Noda's official residence last night to oppose the restart of the Ohi nuclear reactors in Fukui prefecture. However, none of this was broadcast on Japanese TV. [Source: Fukushima Voice] And today in direct defiance of massive domestic opposition, Prime Minister Noda gave the go-ahead for the reactors to be … [Read more...]
“Bye Bye Genpatsu” Anti-Nuke Event & Demo in Kyoto, March 10th
Here's another event I will miss while I'm away oop north. Thanks to Stephen Gill for sending this to me. Bye Bye Genpatsu @ Maruyama Park, Kyoto, Monday March 10th 2012 13:00 Rally at Maruyama Park's outdoor stage (near the famous weeping cherry tree) 13：15 "Attractions" 14：00 Meeting begins 14：45～ Demo begins. The demonstrators will walk from Maruyama … [Read more...]
Today’s Anti-Nuclear Protest in Kyoto
Just a few pictures from today's anti-nuclear protest and march in Kyoto. 1,600 people turned out on a blazing hot day to voice their opposition to the continued use of nuclear power and marched, danced, sashayed their way from Maruyama Park to City Hall. I'm glad I took part, but though this was a good turn out for Kyoto, I still wish more people would join in and make some … [Read more...]
