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Faced with vociferous protests over land acquisition for nuclear power plants and installations the government is now planning to amend the Atomic Energy Act. This will narrow the options before farmers whose land has been acquired by the government.
Video-Beschreibung von newsxlive – 08.08.2011
Speak out India is a special show in which viewers voice their opinion on issues that matters.
Video-Beschreibung von newsxlive – 09.08.2011
The government may insist all is well and under control but weak laws in India against vessels and onshore and offshore facilities are also responsible for the oil spills. In US, oil spills lays down a fine of up to 10 million dollars for tank vessels causing spills. Indian law of oil spilling ships as of now lays down only a 6-month jail term or a fine of upto 10 lakh rupees or both and the Environmental Protection Act of 1986, prescribes only a fine of 1 lakh for marine pollution. India needs stronger laws and strong action against culprits.
Shun nuclear progammes, youths appeal
LUCKNOW: City youth on Saturday took out a campaign to promote the use of indigenous energy resources such as coal, gas, solar, wind energy, biogas, and ensuring future energy supplies from Iran and other countries of West and Central Asia. The campaign, titled ‚Lessons from Japan 2011‘, was taken out to mark the Hiroshima Day that falls on August 6. …
A film ‚Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda‘ was also screened. The movie showed hazards faced by people due to uranium mining and dumping in Jadugoda, Jharkhand. Meanwhile, students put up posters as part of the campaign and participated in ‚Lessons From Japan‘ interactive dialogue on peace, nuclear disarmament and clean energy option.