Facts you should know
1. Brazilian nuclear industry is planning the construction of a nuclear reactor on the coastal region of Angra
2. The reactor should be complete by 2013
3. The nuclear plan is expanding and should be complete with several more reactors by 2030
4. GREENPEACE has made demonstrations protesting the nuclear growth
5. Brazilian people are fearful of an incident similar to Japan 2011 if construction continues
6. Government buildings, such as the BNDES, have become the place for protesting
7. GREENPEACE is not only planning to end construction, but to shut down all nuclear plants
8. The BNDES announced a 3.9 billion dollar loan from the United States for the works
In my opinion, the GREENPEACE protests are completely legitimate and justified. I feel that they are effectively speaking on behalf of the Brazilian people, and voicing their concerns for the country. If Brazil already has two nuclear reactors, a third is unnecessary and poses nothing but argument and tension. The Brazilian nuclear industry is developing at a rapid pace and is consuming much of the country’s funds; financially, Brazil cannot afford to allow the nuclear industry to continue expansion at this rate. I believe that the government should listen to the concerns of the people and put an end to the construction, the new nuclear reactor demonstrates more risk and negativity than advantages. If the population, the environment, and the future financial stability are all at risk then this project should seriously be given more thought before being carried out. There is fear of a nuclear industry war between the neighbouring countries which will, without a doubt, spread throughout the rest of South America. This would be harmful to the continent’s reputation, as well as pose outside threats; if the rest of the world gets involved we will only be following history’s destructive pattern. More so, for the future of the environment and on behalf of its unspoken pain the nuclear construction should be terminated immediately. Brazil should definitely reconsider expanding its nuclear industry, and start thinking about its future generations as well at their effect on the declining environmental state of the world around them.
Environmental | Political | Social & Cultural | Economic |
Nuclear construction is harmful to the environment Leakage into the waterà spread throughout the ocean, reaching distant countries Infects the rest of South America through ground water, soil, and eventually crops | The government is being challenged for its decisions Government-run building have become the gathering place for protests and riots à government workers are influenced and distracted | People are fearful of a nuclear accident This is a sensitive time, just after Japan’s nuclear incident in 2011 Loss of faith in the government à loss of faith in the people | Nuclear industry grows à takes over other industries à loss of jobs Loss of diversity in the industry A massive nuclear industry would take up a lot of space à loss of domestic space à population decline |
How did this issue start? | How should this issue be resolved? |
This issue began when the Brazilian government expanded its nuclear industry growth plan, planning to build several large nuclear reactors to be completed between 2013 and 2030. The people of brazil expressed concern, and GREENPEACE began demonstrating that concern through visual protests outside of government buildingsàconcerned about expenditure as well as environment, and protection | To resolve this issue, the Brazilian government should listen to the people and put an end to the nuclear construction. The rights of the people, Brazil’s economic state, the environment and the potential for disaster should all be taken into consideration by the government before any further construction takes place. Nuclear industry workers should go on strike to demonstrate the sacrifices that the citizens are willing to make for their safety |
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