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Fukushima Daiichi Plant
While no deaths have been attributed to the nuclear accident itself, or to radioactive contamination released from the plant, the story of the nuclear accident continues to dominate press worldwide.[read more]
New Data: Nuclear Down, Carbon Intensity Up in Japan
Japan's nuclear power fleet has sat idle since a powerful earthquake struck the nation in March 2011, driving a sharp increase in fossil fuel imports and a spike in the nation's carbon intensity, new data shows. Together, these changes have battered Japan's trade balance, increased the carbon intensity of its energy supply, and raised...[read more]
Nuclear Moratorium: 'I' for India Comes After 'G' for Germany?
A top Indian scientist and government advisor, backed by more than 50 prominent figures, has called for a moratorium on all future nuclear projects following the nuclear crisis in tsunami-hit Japan. Dr. P. Balaram's call marks the first direct appeal from within government circles for a temporary stop to nuclear power plans and production and comes a day after prime minister Manmohan Singh sought more transparency, accountability and transparency from the Indian nuclear establishment.[read more]
Fukushima Nuclear Situation Worsens With Fire at Fourth Reactor
The nuclear fallout from the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that rocked Japan on Friday continues to escalate. After a third reactor explosion occurred early Tuesday morning at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, a fourth reactor started on fire causing more radioactive material to be released. Radioactive material...[read more]
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