Oppose Jaitapur Nuclear power plant

Goa is being sandwiched between THE WORLD'S LARGEST PROPOSED NUCLEAR PLANT AT JAITAPUR (RATNAGIRI) and the already existing KAIGA (KARWAR)!!

Now the question arises as to why the setting up of Jaitpur Nuclear Plant needs to be opposed, so here is the answer.

Earthquake prone site

Since Jaitapur being seismically sensitive area, the danger of an accident has been foremost on the minds of people. According to the Earthquake hazard zoning of India, Jaitapur comes under Zone III. This zone is called the moderate Risk Zone and covers areas liable to MSK VIII.

The presence of two major creeks on the proposed site has been ignored while clearing the site.

Tsunami probability

The probability of a tsunami, and the damage thereof, has not been taken into account while clearing the site.

Radiation effects

Effects of nuclear radiation seen in Rawatbhata, India, has raised questions on effects of radiation on health of people staying near nuclear power plants. The rise in deformities seen in Rawatbhata is alarming.

Radioactive waste disposal

It is not clear where the nuclear waste emanating from the site will be dumped. The plant is estimated to generate 300 tonnes of waste each year. EPR waste will have about four times as much radioactive Bromine, Iodine, Caesium, etc, compared to ordinary pressurized water reactor.

 

Future of fisheries

Since the plant will use the sea water for cooling and then release warm water in the Arabian Sea, fishermen in villages around are predicting destruction of fisheries in the nearby sea. Media articles also highlight the possible human and fisheries cost of this project.

 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences Report

Social impact assessment review of the project are being conducted by the Jamsetji Tata centre for disaster management of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). According to this report, the Government of India is not fully transparent with its own citizens. The government is hiding facts about huge negative impact on the social and environmental development of the Konkan region in general and the government also manipulating notification of the area from high severity earthquake zone to moderate seismic severity zone.

Activity 2: Massive Beach Clean-up

For all those of you who love Goa and hate 2 see its beauty being destroyed right in front of ur eyes, here's your chance to keep GOA GOING GREEN... yet again!!

 2nd activity by 3G GoaGoing Green to be held on 1st May, 2011. A massive Clean up drive along the Sernabatim-Betalbatim stretch from 4pm-6pm!!

So guys, get those gloves on.. its time to load those trashbags!!

P.S
Gloves and bags will be provided BUT to make sure we dont run out of them it would be nice if ul could get your own gloves as the cleaning gets messy.. And those who wish to donate bags to collect the waste in, feel free to bring some along with you'll.. it will be highly appreciated.

Enviro-MENTAL!!!

The sound of the breeze is become true noise.

The feel of the atmosphere, has brought about the FEEL of UTTER MOST FEAR.

The depth of the sea vomits the oil, the infested salts have made it to our soil.

The sun also makes us feel like we are a burnt thin piece of foil.

So many years have passed, the laws of nature have been trespassed.

Now MAMA cries from deep within, as all of us know there has been a tilt in her spin.

Power to make sure we have the highest towers,

greed that exists so that together we can also move with great momentum and speed.

But have we considered the plight of why she cries, that too tears that are acidic and a little dry.

A poem like this will not change any of these, but what it can do is post a requisition in our foolish mind fields.

Conserve what remains, and save what still exists.

Capture a bunch of like minded people and maybe get rid of the plastic that STICKS.

Just start a revolution like the 3G community, because going green and trying to wipe off MOM's watery eyes is OUR resolution.

This cause is upheld by us, because the authority has totally forgotten their duty.

So it US the 3G YOUTH who are helping our MOTHER NATURE bear better FRUIT!!!!

Oppose Kala Academy Annexe

Hi Friends,
I appeal to you to oppose the Kala Academy Annexe which is proposed to be constructed in the existing parking lot and will lead to felling of more than 30 age-old trees in the process. If the expansion is allowed to take place, it will increase traffic congestion and parking problems in Panjim. Support the 'Fight Back against Kala Academy' campaign.

Please support the campaign in any form you can. Even awareness over the internet will make a difference. Thank you :)

Activity 1: Beach Cleaning Drive on Sunday 3rd April 2011

Goa is rightfully known an d "Land of Beaches" and so, we decided to begin the 3G project with a beach cleaning drive. As of now, beach cleaning is our priority.

On Sunday 3rd April 2011, a group of youngsters under this programme carried out the beach cleaning drive. Sernabatim to Benaulim stretch was cleaned and 8 huge garbage bags were cleared off.

The next activity will soon be announced. Suggestions and ideas for new projects are welcome. :)