Audio Zepis Numir Sorak Koprazhniniu Adin the guest in our studio today is Kate Winslow, a journalist famous for her articles devoted to the problem of nuclear power stations.0:00
Hi, Kate, and welcome.0:16
Thanks for the invitation.0:18
In my opinion, it's time for all of us who understand that nuclear power stations, though beneficial in many aspects, are not the only source of energy today.0:20
We should find some cleaner and less dangerous source.0:30
As I understand, more and more European countries are against using atomic energy.0:34
The thing is that there is a fear that what happened in Japan could happen in any other country that uses nuclear power stations.0:40
Several European countries, from Finland to Switzerland, have become more sceptical about nuclear energy.0:47
In Germany, the population is demanding a faster shift from nuclear power after the disastrous Fukushima accident.0:54
More and more people are beginning to understand the threat that is hidden in them.1:04
But is it possible to give up this source of energy at once all over the world?1:09
But governments, in my opinion, should reconsider their plans concerning the aging of nuclear power stations.1:15
It is not safe to extend their lives.1:22
There also can be safety checks made more often.1:24
And we should remember that the Fukushima tragedy was caused by an earthquake.1:27
Do you mean to say that nuclear power stations should be banned in places where earthquakes are more likely?1:32
Italy is one of them.1:39
Italy's worst earthquakes were in 1980, and in 2009.1:41
The last one killed 300 people and ruined whole towns.1:47
Nuclear energy for Italy is very dangerous indeed.1:51
And now more than 50% of Italians are against it.1:55
But not all European governments share this point of view.1:59
I know many of them have taken time to reflect.2:03
They say they cannot make the final choice, as many people consider nuclear energy very important for the country's economy.2:06
Maybe it is possible to have national referendums.2:13
At least everybody understands that we should protect our planet from nuclear disaster.2:17
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