Why are the Germans so anti-nuclear?

[MadMullah]

I believe Merkel has lost the election and alot of people are saying it is due to the nuclear issue and her handling of it.

but why are they so anti-nuclear? or are they just a bunch of hippies?

[MadMullah]

youngsyr said:

It was a bi-election in a region with ageing nuclear plants that were due to have their life extended very shortly, wasn't it?

Hardly surprising that the nuclear issue was a prime consideration given the mass hysteria about Japan's situation.

Yeah but Japan - edge of the Pacific Rim - Germany - middle of europe.

A bill was passed despite opposition last year to extend the shelf life of the oldest reactors by 12 years which has since been halted.

didnt think the germans would be so anti-nuclear - enough to vote in the greens

[MadMullah]

Benni said:

stuff

interesting perspective.

but then how do you supply the growing demand for electricity?

everyone wants to be greener but the alternatives are electric this and electric that.