Monthly Archives: March 2011

by Chip Ward Le Monde diplomatique (March 28 2011) When nuclear reactors blow, the first thing that melts down is the truth. Just as in the Chernobyl catastrophe almost 25 years ago when Soviet authorities denied the extent of radiation … Continue reading →

U.S. agencies continue to say “no harm to human health” even as Japanese radioactive releases from the Fukushima reactors literally rain down on some U.S. states. However, it is important to bear in mind that (a) there is no safe … Continue reading →

There is no safe dose of radiation. We do not x-ray pregnant women. Any detectable fallout can kill. With erratic radiation spikes, major air and water emissions and at least three reactors and waste pools in serious danger at Fukushima, … Continue reading →

BERLIN – Germany is determined to show the world how abandoning nuclear energy can be done. The world’s fourth-largest economy stands alone among leading industrialized nations in its decision to stop using nuclear energy because of its inherent risks. It … Continue reading →

Dennis Engbarth TAIPEI, Mar 28 (IPS) – Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman and former Vice Premier Tsai Ing-wen has announced a proposal for a “2025 Non-Nuclear Home Plan” that will allow Taiwan to eliminate reliance on nuclear power by … Continue reading →

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ranked the earthquake damage risk at all 104 nuclear power plants in this country. The pair operated by Dominion Power, at Lake Anna in eastern Louisa County, come in at 7th most ‘at … Continue reading →

It didn’t take long for the Nuclear Energy Institute, the damage-control arm of the nuclear energy industry, to send out news releases cautioning us not to sweat the partial meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plants in Japan, which are of … Continue reading →

TOKYO (Nikkei)–The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) said Saturday afternoon the explosion at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant could only have been caused by a meltdown of the reactor core. The same day, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501), … Continue reading →

Published on Sunday, March 13, 2011 by CommonDreams.org Meltdowns Grow More Likely at the Fukushima Reactors A hydrogen explosion yesterday at Unit 1 severely damaged the reactor building, blowing apart its roof. by Robert Alvarez Japan’s government and nuclear industry, … Continue reading →

Nuclear PowerRelated articles, background features and opinions about this topic. PrintE-MailFeedback03/12/2011 Reaction to Japan Catastrophe Accident Triggers Nuclear Power Debate in Germany Getty Images Anti-nuclear activists in Germany had already been planning a protest at the Neckarwestheim nuclear power plant … Continue reading →