Exiting atomic power unrealistic for Japan, minister says, disputing colleague
Japan's new Environment Minister, Koizumi Shinjiro, is one of those who wants to see Japan free from nuclear energy. But there are those who see alternatives as being not feasible.
But is that really so? Must Japan really rely on nuclear energy?
Of course, I am not advocating a return to coal and other fossil fuels. I am really hoping more work can be put into renewable energy. And yes, Japan is already working on that; there are mega solar power generation facilities being built in different parts of Japan. There are places with wind power generation, hydroelectric power plants at dams, and even geothermal energy.
And really, talking about geothermal energy, I would think Japan would be more active in seeking to exploit this form of energy. Besides digging for onsen hot springs, why not use that digging to locate sources of geothermal energy which can then be used to generate electricity?
Also, Nagano Prefecture actually gets quite a bit of sunlight, and is usually not as affected from typhoons as it is inland. Why not build more solar power farms there to harness this form of energy? Especially as more and more farmland is being left empty as people leave for the cities.
We need to keep trying. Because once we stop trying, nothing will improve. Denying the possibility of other options is the best way to be stuck with no options.
Japan's new Environment Minister, Koizumi Shinjiro, is one of those who wants to see Japan free from nuclear energy. But there are those who see alternatives as being not feasible.
But is that really so? Must Japan really rely on nuclear energy?
Of course, I am not advocating a return to coal and other fossil fuels. I am really hoping more work can be put into renewable energy. And yes, Japan is already working on that; there are mega solar power generation facilities being built in different parts of Japan. There are places with wind power generation, hydroelectric power plants at dams, and even geothermal energy.
And really, talking about geothermal energy, I would think Japan would be more active in seeking to exploit this form of energy. Besides digging for onsen hot springs, why not use that digging to locate sources of geothermal energy which can then be used to generate electricity?
Also, Nagano Prefecture actually gets quite a bit of sunlight, and is usually not as affected from typhoons as it is inland. Why not build more solar power farms there to harness this form of energy? Especially as more and more farmland is being left empty as people leave for the cities.
We need to keep trying. Because once we stop trying, nothing will improve. Denying the possibility of other options is the best way to be stuck with no options.
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