Public assistance (PA) of nuclear energy in Japan

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:182062

Ishii, M

Japan`s nuclear development is carried out in the spirit of the Atomic Energy Basic Law that it adopted in 1955. The only nation in the world devastated by nuclear weapons, Japan strongly hopes for the abolishment of nuclear weapons and promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Since Japan is poor in natural resources, nuclear power has now become a major foundation of our society and economy. As far as the Japanese people`s awareness of nuclear power generation is concerned, 60% recognize it as necessary although 70% are concerned about its safety. The public acceptance (PA) of nuclear energy is facing a critical juncture at this point due to such imminent issues as the use of plutonium and the disposal of high-level wastes. The entire Japanese government is currently striving to promote PA measures targeting various population groups. This paper reports on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and Japan`s stance on this issue; people`s awareness; and the current state of nuclear energy PA measures.

• OSTI ID: 182062
• Report Number(s): CONF-940501--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Journal Issue: Suppl.1 Vol. 70; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
COMMUNICATIONS
JAPAN
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
NUCLEAR POWER
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PUBLIC OPINION
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL