Abstract
This paper critically examines the moral implications of reviving the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) through the lens of the Reframed Consistent Ethic of Life (RCEL). While the Philippine government highlights its potential economic benefits, the study raises serious concerns about nuclear waste and its risks to human and nonhuman life. It evaluates both the advantages and dangers of nuclear energy, emphasizing threats to ecological integrity and long-term safety. The paper also questions the adequacy of existing plans for nuclear waste disposal, particularly in light of geopolitical and security challenges. In response, it proposes key moral perspectives: rethinking God’s presence in creation, deepening the understanding of the sanctity of life, and resisting patterns of human greed. Ultimately, the study argues for a moral obligation to protect all forms of life, affirming this responsibility as an expression of faith, intergenerational accountability, care for our common home, and commitment to the common good.
Recommended Citation
Magarao, Archie R.
(2023)
"A Reframed Consistent Ethic of Life on Nuclear Energy: Exploring the Moral Implications of the Revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant,"
Landas: Vol. 35:
No.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol35/iss2/6