Nuclear power plant sites that Government consider
The rotating brownouts have been recurring lately in our country still because of El Niño. The dry spell has greatly affected the livelihood of the people in provinces.
In agriculture, crops are continuously drying, fishes are dying because of heat, poultries tend to produce less. The supply is going down.
Government is seeking ways on how to remedy the current situation especially the power crisis in our country, They think one of the possible solutions is Nuclear energy. Government has already been eyeing 10 sites for the setup of nuclear power plants. They are: Aparri Cagayan, Morong Bataan, San Juan Batangas, Ternate Cavite, Burgos Quezon, Puerto Princesa Palawan, Siplay Negros Occidental, Cauayan Negros Orienta, Placon Point Siocon Zamboanga del Norte, Calauit Point Siocon Zamboanga del Norte. In Bataan, report says that there is already a mothballed nuclear facility installed.
On the other hand, there are those who are opposed with this plan. Roland Simbulan of Nuclear Free Philippines stressed that instead of using Nuclear power plant, the government can increase the use of alternative renewable power such as solar or wind energy. However, the government is conducting a study plan regarding nuclear energy and its importance due to lesser cost but greater energy.
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