Insights Into the Asse Mine on the subject of responsibility
With respect to the decommissioning of the Asse mine it is always about the topic of responsibility. Of course, this concerns the operators and policy-makers, but it also relates to the participating citizens. In their commitment for or against a matter of social concern each should be be aware of the consequences of their actions.
To bear the consequences of one's actions – that is commonly understood when we talk about responsibility. The greater the consequences of these actions for the life of citizens, the greater is the responsibility.
In the past, the question of responsibility was asked very frequently in the process of coming to terms with the history of the Asse mine. The question still arises today in a multifaceted way. This becomes clear in the latest issue of Insights Into the Asse Mine.
Contents of the issue
Among others, the editors asked the Lower Saxon Environment Minister Stefan Wenzel as to how the dilemma politicians are facing could be solved: How can unpopular decisions be justified in the light of the next election, for example the decision in favour of radioactive waste deposits?
The subject of responsibility does not only affect politicians and operators of nuclear facilities such as the Asse mine. It also affects the citizens involved. For this reason, the editors visited a farmer who does not want 3D seismic measurements to be carried out on his land.
The subject of the article by Andreas Förster is a view beyond the region. The Repository Commission is to pave the way for the solution of a pressing problem. Where to put the nuclear waste? The report containing the Commission's recommendations is to be presented in the middle of this year.
