Obama’s Dirty Energy Fixation
As radioactivity levels continue to spike in Fukushima, Obama’s support for nuclear power is unwavering.
Impact of Fukushima Continues to Inch up to Chernobyl Levels
Officially, Fukushima is now in the same class of accident as Chernobyl.
Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee Spring Film and Discussion Series
Paul Jacobs A poignant and potent political documentary that exposes the government’s suppression of the health hazards of low-level radiation. Paul Jacobs is himself a victim of lung cancer, that would kill him before this picture was finished and which his doctors believe he contracted while he was investigating nuclear policies in 1957. He interviews civilians and soldiers, survivors of nuclear experiments in the 50s and 60s, testing the effects of radiation. By the time this film was made, a lot of them had died from the radiation.
Gambling in Japan
In nuclear energy, as in economics and security issues, Japan has engaged in some seriously risky business.
Little Silver Riding Hoods
During this ongoing nuclear disaster, Japanese leaders should do a great deal more to safeguard the children of the country.
In the End, Fukushima a Gift to the Nuclear Energy Industry?
It could turn into the gift that keeps on giving for the nuclear energy industry and its advocates.
Japan Nuclear Crisis Obscures Greatest Nuclear Energy Threat of All
Remember the threat of terrorist attacks on nuclear power plants?
Monbiot May Be Right, But He’s Not Doing Anti-Nuclear Forces Any Favors
By the eminent British environmental writer’s calculation, nuclear energy may be preferable to coal.
In a Perfect World, Fukushima Would Halt Nuclear Renaissance in Its Tracks
Will the Department of Energy stop trying to spur a nuclear renaissance?
Fukushima Should Foment a U.S. Political Tsunami
Will the Department of Energy stop trying to bring on a nuclear renaissance?
Nuclear Energy Time-Out
The catastrophe in Japan is a signal to shift away from nuclear energy to rely more on the sun, the wind, and the tides.
Japan Faces Possible Three-Mile Island
A meltdown would affect the future of nuclear energy in the United States, as well as Japan.
On the Brink of Meltdown: The Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
The devastating Japanese quake and its outcome could generate a political tsunami here in the United States.
We Must do More about North Korea’s Nukes
Active engagement that combines carrots and sticks is the most sensible route.
Obama: Blowing It on India?
The President’s double talk on offshoring and India’s nuclear liability law will hurt U.S.-India relations