Senators split on reopening of BNPPMORONG–Members of the Senate committee on energy said they are open to proposals for the reopening of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). A worker shuts one of the passageway of Bataan Power plant during the occular inspection of Senate Committee on Energy on Friday, September 16, 2016. Cojuangco, a strong advocate of nuclear power, insisted solar and renewable energy (RE), apart from coal-fired power plants cannot sustain the country’s electricity demands alone. Compared to coal, RE and solar, nuclear power plants are environment-friendly, sustainable and less risky. Citing studies from the World Health Organization (WHO), the former lawmaker said nuclear power is safe and can save lives, allaying fears of a possible tragedy like what occurred at Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and Fukushima.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 16, 2016 10:18 UTC