FINNS UNDETERRED BY JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE
May 1st, 2011
BY JOHN PAGNI
While the rest of the world has called a halt in nuclear energy development after the Fukushima disaster, Finland's pace-setting enthusiasm flows serenely on with construction and new plant permits continuing apace. The Finns' pragmatism was illustrated in April's general election when the Greens lost five seats after a 1.2% fall in their vote despite what might have been thought a powerful and timely boost for the anti-nuclear lobby.
"It was amazing how fast Fukushima disappeared from political debate," commented Riku Huttunen, ...
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