The question I wish to explore is how will the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami, particularly the nuclear radiation problems they are experiencing, effect future nuclear energy projects globally? I have seen many articles where people now are much more aware of the potential dangers of nuclear power. How will this effect global oil prices / reliance? What about investment / government subsidies in other renewable energy sectors such as wind and solar?
In relation to the global media, how does increased governmental transparency, in the form of more access to government proceedings via cybernarratives (internet) / TV programs dedicated to federal legislative proceedings increase overall awareness and effectiveness of renewable energy policy
Based on what I have heard from my family and friends in Japan, it seems that people here in the U.S. are more scared of Nuclear fallout than in those in Japan. As professor said once in the lecture, each nations seem to have different notion on nuclear power. It is just my guess, but it seems something that makes difference that Japan experienced atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WW2.
ReplyDeleteAlso, there are confusions caused by media and information on the Internet, such as "black rain in Tokyo contains radiation"which is said to be wrong. Although this is quite local aspects of the issue, but I saw some news that people from the area near atomic plants, especially children, are made fun/bullied/avoided by others where those children evacuated to.
I am very interested in your project and would like to know what you have found out about this topic!