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Nuclear power: No consensus in Asia or the West

By Graham Land Thu, May 24, 2012 9:02AM UTC View Comments

The Fukushima disaster put nuclear power under the microscope throughout the world. But in the aftermath of the worst nuclear incident in 25 years, countries acted differently. Some stopped to reconsider their nuclear programs, while others pushed on with vigor. A few nations reacted sharply against nuclear, especially Japan, where the disaster occurred. As of...

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Fukushima fallout: Not just radiation

By Graham Land Tue, May 15, 2012 9:05AM UTC View Comments

14 months on, residents of Fukushima prefecture are still coping with a variety of problems. In the wake of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and resultant meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, those who live near Fukushima face compounded difficulties rebuilding their lives. Many areas in Fukushima Prefecture were no-go for a year after...

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New management named for Fukushima nuclear plant

By AP News Tue, May 08, 2012 6:20PM UTC View Comments

TOKYO (AP) — The utility in charge of the Japanese nuclear plant that suffered multiple meltdowns has named an outside candidate as its new chairman. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Tuesday that lawyer and corporate restructuring expert Kazuhiko Shimokoube was appointed chairman. It promoted Naomi Hirose, a managing director overseeing the response to the nuclear...

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Post-Fukushima: Japan’s eco-plans

By Graham Land Wed, May 02, 2012 9:30AM UTC View Comments

Tokyo pictured during the power crunch aftermath of last year's earthquake and tsunami. Pic: AP.

Last week Japan passed its 4th environmental plan, based on sustainability, clean air and water, conservation and helping the developing world cope with the impacts of climate change. According to the Japan Times, the plan includes an ambitious goal of cutting greenhouse gases by 80% of 1990 levels by the year 2050. How does Japan...

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Japan eases limits in nuke no-go zone for 1st time

By AP News Sat, Mar 31, 2012 11:45AM UTC View Comments

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is letting up to 16,000 people back into their homes around its leaking nuclear power plant, easing restrictions in the no-go zone for the first time since last year’s disasters. They won’t be allowed to stay overnight, some must wear protective gear, and it’s unclear how many will return at all,...

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