I don’t believe that nuclear is the solution, and I find the lack of transparency feeds my discomfort.

For now I refer readers to this short and simple article:

http://biophile.co.za/energy/ten-reasons-why-the-pbmr-is-not-the-answer

It goes on to try to illegitimise the PBMR project by criticising how much money has been spent on the project (we should be proudly South African that we are pioneering this technology) and the fact that only highly skilled people will be employed in this industry.

It does not suggest a reliable and secure alternative to nuclear energy. With about 30 new reactors being built worldwide, many countries realise that nuclear is an important part of the energy balance. Gone are the days when the word “nuclear” sent chills down our spines.

Civillian applications of the technology in agriculture, medicine(treatment of cancer and diagnosis) and other industrial applications are on the rise. It is about time we took a fresh look at this wonderful technology that has been waiting for man to embrace it.

On the other hand this technology has the potential to do a lot of damage if it is not properly managed or when in wrong hands. In perspective we are dying more from smoking, alcohol, road accidents, HIV than from nuclear technology. I can not imagine how the western cape could manage without koeberg. Talk about biting the ginger that feeds you. By the way energy from the sun also originates from nuclear energy so be careful what you criticise.