The Untold Story of the Philippines' First Nuclear Plant

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The Philippines built the first nuclear plant in SEA in 1985. However, the plant has yet to produce a single watt to date. Interest in nuclear energy has resurged due to high energy costs, energy security needs, and climate change concerns.

However, campaigners who cite safety concerns and advocate for renewables instead oppose it. However, campaigners who cite safety concerns and advocate for renewables instead oppose it.

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.

 

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