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World Information Service on Energy (WISE)
Information network on nuclear power since 1978, with a focus on empowering grassroots movements- and activities
Amsterdam, March 9, 2013
A. About WISE
B. About the nuclear debate
C. About the global nuclear status
Amsterdam, March 9, 2013
WISE activities
1. network 2. research and publications 3. campaigns
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1. Network
• WISE in 11 countries
• 250 groups
• Support
• Demand following
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2. Research, publications, action materials
• Reports, posters, brochures, dvd’s
• Action material (badges, stickers, T-shirts)
• Nuclear Monitor
3. Campaigns
Our aim is always: to empower and encourage others to become active
– Direct actions – Debates, publications– Symbolic actions– Always with others
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Yokohama, January 2012
Campaigns
Yokohama, January 2012
B. Nuclear debate; facts and figures on nuclear power
1. The ‘old’ arguments
2. The new arguments
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Old: Waste and radiation
Old: Environmental consequences uranium mining
Old: Safety / accidents
Old: Proliferation
New: Costs / economics
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New: uranium supply?
New; climate change
3. Nuclear Industry status
Contribution nuclear power (proportianal)- 17% in 1993- 12,3 % in 2011- 6,2% in 2030 (IAEA)
In absolute numbers:- A slow decline aswell- 2030: most NPP’s reach end of life-time
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3. Nuclear Industry status
Public opinion
- 1992: 65% against new build- 2003: 54% against new build- 2011: 69% against new build
- In all those years: more than 75% want renewables
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Nuclear Industry Status
• Startups and Shutdowns
• Nuclear Phase Out Decisions
• Newcomer Program Cancellations
• New Nuclear Countries
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To conclude
• Nuclear is on a decline,
• We will win,
• But we need to work hard,
• And we need to colaborate, and,
• Express our solidarity with the people in Japan
Thank you
Peer de Rijk, WISE director