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Hi! Thank you for signing the petition opposing the Jaitapur nuclear plant. People from all walks of life will be marching to the Parliament on Friday March 25th, to protest against India’s nuclear ambitions. I will be delivering the petition signed by thousands like you to the Prime Minister’s Office, on that day as well. So far we have over 63,000 signatures, but we need to get one lakh signatures in one day to ensure maximum impact. You can help reach the target by sending this mail to your friends and family and asking them to sign the petition. Dear URVASHI, It’s almost two weeks and Japan is still struggling with its natural and nuclear emergency. My thoughts are with the people of Japan. Can you imagine a Japan-like situation in India and the way it would be handled? You should show your support for those opposing the nuclear plant in Jaitapur here India needs to review all its nuclear projects, especially the one in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Like Fukushima in Japan, Jaitapur is also in an earthquake prone zone.[1] In fact the reactor being used here is still under review in US and UK.[2] In spite of all this, the government plans to go ahead with this plant. [3] The people of Jaitapur don’t want this plant. [4] Along with people from all walks of life, I am marching to the Parliament on Friday March 25th to deliver the petition opposing the Jaitapur plant to the Prime Minister’s Office. Right now we have over 63,000 signatures. Our target is one lakh signatures and we have just one day. You should sign this petition to show support for the people in Jaitapur and help us reach the target. http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Nuclear-Unsafe/show-your-support-for-the-people-of-jaitapur/ Over one lakh signatures asking for a public consultation on the nuclear liability bill, made the government organise one. We can do this again. Lakhs of signatures supporting the protests in Jaitapur will help put pressure on the government to reconsider this plant. The sad events in Japan have made the world look again at nuclear technology.[5] This is the right time for India to switch to clean and safe renewable energy options, and maximize the potential of efficient energy use. Nuclear energy is a gamble which threatens lives and the environment. I am marching to the Parliament on Friday to tell the government that we don’t need dangerous energy. Help strengthen this demand by signing the petition. http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Nuclear-Unsafe/show-your-support-for-the-people-of-jaitapur/ Thanks a billion! Karuna Raina Nuclear Campaigner Greenpeace India Sources: 1. 20 years, 92 quakes: Ground trembles beneath Jaitapur's feet, Times of India, March 16, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/20-years-92-quakes-Ground-trembles-beneath-Jaitapurs-feet/articleshow/7714776.cms 2. Why should Jaitapur be made a guinea pig for untested reactor? DNA, March 17, 2011 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/comment_why-should-jaitapur-be-made-a-guinea-pig-for-untested-reactor_1520843-all 3. Maharashtra committed to set up up Jaitapur nuclear power plant: Governor, Times of India, March 14, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maharashtra-committed-to-set-up-up-Jaitapur-nuclear-power-plant-Governor/articleshow/7702948.cms 4. Stir over Jaitapur Nuclear plant intensifies, www.ibnlive.com, February 27, 2011 http://ibnlive.in.com/news/stir-over-jaitapur-nuclear-plant-intensifies/144526-3.html 5. Jaitapur clearance may be reviewed, Hindustan Times, March 15, 2011 http://www.hindustantimes.com/Jaitapur-clearance-may-be-reviewed/Article1-673791.aspx Greenpeace on the web We're also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - join our friends list. Why have I received this mail? Either because you signed up as a Greenpeace India cyber-activist or a friend forwarded this mail to you. How do I subscribe? To receive regular updates from Greenpeace India, sign up here. How do I unsubscribe? To stop receiving messages on how you can help the planet click here. How can I help more? You can help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list. You can also donate to keep us going strong! Where do I send feedback? Please send all feedback to ocampaig@greenpeace.org Greenpeace India, #60 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025