Philippines considers reviving 'white elephant' nuclear plant

Philippines considers reviving 'white elephant' nuclear plant

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a power plant built during the Ferdinand Marcos era, costing $2.3 billion but never operational due to safety concerns. Politicians now propose activating it, despite its location near a dormant volcano and fault lines, and a lack of trained personnel. The Philippines faces an energy supply-demand gap, and nuclear energy is gaining traction in Southeast Asia.

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What geological risks are associated with the location of the power plant?

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How has the perception of nuclear energy changed in Southeast Asia according to the text?

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