Power To The People
45:19 Min
Southeast Asia's only nuclear plant in the Philippines is seeing renewed interest in reopening as the country faces an energy crisis but faces resistance due to fears of potential nuclear disasters.
Power To The People
Power To The People - Nuclear Energy
07 Jun 2024 10:00pm
Southeast Asia's only nuclear plant in the Philippines is seeing renewed interest in reopening as the country faces an energy crisis but faces resistance due to fears of potential nuclear disasters.
Power To The People
About the show:
As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.