how to behave with nuclear power?

Strict standards for nuclear safety should be set to ensure that disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima will not occur.

Message from the United Nations forum

The need for nuclear energy for humanity and the urgency is ever more advanced in terms of nuclear safety and radiation safety. That is the biggest, most common message of most countries in the world to take place at the United Nations (UN) forum.

25 years since the largest nuclear disaster in history. Photo : Boston.com.

On April 26, 2011, in New York, the UN General Assembly held 65 special sessions to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. In the opening speech, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recalled the horrific consequences of the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago, at the same time related to a serious event at the Fukushima Plant, Japan, which just happened. .

He insisted: a global nuclear shield to protect the world and this shield will be supported by the United Nations to ensure nuclear power plants are a peaceful source of human energy.

Regarding the legal system, he asked the world community to expand existing protocols to strengthen international nuclear energy cooperation and emergency response to incidents.

In terms of technology, he called for improvement and enhancement of nuclear safety and radiation safety. On the one hand, efforts to develop new generations of nuclear reactors with the highest safety features, on the other hand, invest in research to remove or safely store used nuclear fuel.

The voice came from the place of 'Chernobyl'

The above message also comes from the place where the largest nuclear disaster occurred in the history of the world nuclear energy industry. Here, the memorial service for Chernobyl victims began at midnight on April 26, at the Orthodox Church, when Kirill the Church chief rang the bell at the time of the 25-year-old explosion of a nuclear reactor at the Plant. Chernobyl University.

On this occasion, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited Chernobyl and participated in memorial activities there. Speaking at the celebration on this Ukrainian land, Medvedev called on countries to strengthen safety measures for nuclear power plants. He said: Recent disasters, especially the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Plant in Japan, suggest that the most appropriate measures should be taken to ensure nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. and at the same time meet the increasing energy demand in the world.

A baby is pointing at the picture of her grandmother financing the memorial of the victims in the Chernobyl disaster. Photo: AFP.

Medvedev said that countries should set strict standards for nuclear safety to ensure that disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima are not allowed. Nuclear safety is not only a problem of a country, but of the whole world.

Earlier, on April 25, speaking at the Honoring Ceremony and presenting the Courage Medal to the 16 people involved in the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, Medvedev said: "We must not close The peace nucleus is the cheapest and cleanest source of energy ".

The Russian President also added: safety standards need to reach the highest level. He affirmed: Russia has learned Russian lessons and nuclear safety standards are higher than other countries.

Multidimensional voices from the majority

It was during the recollection of memories of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster a quarter of a century ago and especially when the Fukushima nuclear disaster is still very new, irresistible anxiety and pressing behavior in many People, in some countries, are natural, fully understand.

Among them are those who have been using nuclear power for 3-4 decades. It was a protest that took place at the bridge over the Rhine, linking France and Germany, between Strasbourg and Kehl, with a slogan calling for a repeat of the Chernobyl and Fukushima disaster.

And those who live far away from the 'expected' locations to build a nuclear power plant with a thousand kilometers or more, are located in the territory of neighboring countries. It is a gathering in Bangkok with the participation of about three or fifty people who expressed resistance to these neighbors who have been or are planning to build nuclear power plants.

It was also during this sensitive time for the nuclear industry that one could see the serenity, reflection and awareness of the majority of people in many countries around the world.

And there is a strong voice of agreement . The case in Sweden is an example. Many people knew, after the Three Mile Island nuclear incident in the US in 1979, Sweden voted to shut down all nuclear reactors in 2010. However, the decision was recently abandoned by the government. only 2 out-of-date reactors were closed. Currently, the country has 10 nuclear reactors that provide nearly 50% of the country's electricity demand.

Especially recently, in the latest referendum on the construction of a 5,000-ton dump of used fuel (called nuclear waste) in the area where they live, up to 88% of residents Osthammar, a seaside community in Sweden, said yes. Explain the event, Nuclear physicist Claes Thegerstrom said: Swedes prefer nuclear energy, and are more afraid of global warming.

In summary, in the current global economic development situation, electricity demand is increasing. Each type of energy has its own advantages and disadvantages. But in the next three to four decades, no source of energy is available to meet the development needs of mankind. Nuclear energy, namely nuclear power (or fission power), is the best choice today.

Concern after the previous Chernobyl incident and Fukushima could not force humanity to turn away from nuclear power, forcing all nations to draw valuable lessons, strengthen nuclear safety and security. Full radiation to the highest level if you want to enter the path of developing this power source.