G8 Nations to Push Nuclear Energy
Jul 06 - United Press International
Group of Eight leaders meeting in Japan will push for more nuclear power
generation as a way to curb greenhouse gas emissions, sources said Sunday.
The Yomiuri Shimbun quoted anonymous sources saying the G8 nations will
pressure China and India to satisfy a greater percentage of their
electricity needs from nuclear power plants as a way to both reduce global
warming and help battle the high price of oil.
The additional nuclear capabilities would come with strings attached,
however. They would have to be accompanied by guarantees on the
non-proliferation of nuclear technology, the safety of the nuclear
facilities and regional security, the newspaper said.
Another item on the G8's energy agenda is the elimination of government oil
subsidies. Yomiuri Shimbun said emerging nations such as China, Indonesia
and Malaysia frequently subsidize their oil refinery operations, encouraging
consumption through artificially low gasoline prices. |