Buddhika Weerasinghe: People and Energy

Anti-nuclear activists protest in Hiroshima

Anti-nuclear activists march during a protest around the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on August 6, 2012 in Hiroshima. Japan. Japan marks the 67th anniversary of the first atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima by the United States on August 6, 1945, killing an estimated 70,000 people instantly with many thousands more dying over the

following years from the effects of radiation. Three days later another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, ending World War II. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) More Photos

Over 80% of Japan's Nuclear Reactors Offline

A general view of Mihama nuclear powerstation No 1 reactor (R), No 2 reactor (C) and No 3 reactor (L) which is run by Kansai Electric Power Co, on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) More Photos /　Ｍｏｒｅ　Ｐｈｏｔｏｓ

Anti-Nuclear Activists Protest Against to Monju

Anti-nuclear activist hold banners and march beside the Monju prototype fast-breeder reactor at Siraki on December 3, 2011 in Tsuruga, Japan. Protesters gathered to call for the closure of troubled Monju nuclear reactor. Members of the Democratic Party of Japan and private sector experts agreed at a government energy policy session last week and the reactor needed to undergo a operational and budgetary review. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe) More Photos

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum energy, senior officer walks past model of Monju nuclear reactor during a visit of Monju reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan June 20,2010. 44Y1582

An officer of Japan Atomic Energy Agency gives explanation of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor during an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum energy ministers and senior officials visit of Monju reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan June 20,2010. 44Y1512

Hundred of activists Japanese Anti-nuclear right organizations, human right and environment organizations join together held the protest against to use to nuclear power for product to energy at Asia pacific region and controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor, which located at Fukui prefecture During the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Fukui city, west of Tokyo, Japan June 19,2010. 44Y1047

A police officer stands guard during Japanese Anti-nuclear right organizations, human right and environment organizations join protest against to use to nuclear power for product to energy at Asia pacific region and controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor, which located at Fukui prefecture During the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Fukui city, west of Tokyo, Japan June 19,2010 44Y1152

Japanese Forum for Peace, Human Right and Environment secretary general Fujimoto Yasunari address the join protest rally of against to use to nuclear power for product to energy at Asia pacific region and controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor, which located at Fukui prefecture During the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Fukui city, west of Tokyo, Japan June 19,2010. 44Y1052

A police officers stand guard during Japanese Anti-nuclear right organizations, human right and environment organizations join protest against to use to nuclear power for product to energy at Asia pacific region and controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor, which located at Fukui prefecture During the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Fukui city, west of Tokyo, Japan June 19,2010. 44Y1067

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum of energy ministers and senior officials summit in Fukui June 19,2010. APEC ministers agree to support promotion of nuclear power as an environmentally friendly energy during the one-day discussion of energy security and policies of Asia pacific region. 44Y1350

A controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995.44Y6691

A fisherman walks front of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995.44Y6827

Japanese Buddhist monk speaks during a peace and human right activists together protest against to Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)decision of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor reactive at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6976

Japan's police officers patrol in see front of the controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6942

Japanese peace and human right activists together protest against to Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)decision of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor reactive at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6950

Japan's police and coastal guard boat patrol in see front of the controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6811

Japanese peace and human right activist　shouts the slogans during a protest against to Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)decision of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor reactive at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y7016

Japan's police boat patrols in see front of the controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6846

A fishermen ride a boat front of controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor site at Shiraki coastal village in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, about 320 kilometers west Tokyo,Japan May 6,2010. JAEA had reactive controversial "fast-breeder" Monju nuclear reactor today morning 14 years after, the plant was shut down following a liquid of sodium leaked and fire in 1995.That fast breeder Monju nuclear reactor suspended four months after start-up in August 1995. 44Y6749

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