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TEPCO Faces Renewed Pressure Over Responsibility and Cleanup

TEPCO Faces Renewed Pressure Over Responsibility and Cleanup

By Clint Richards
The utility finds itself again facing legal indictments and safety accusations.
Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts

Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts

By Clint Richards
Fukushima’s long-term problems will make public acceptance of a general nuclear restart difficult.

China’s Latest Food Scandal Shows Regional Vulnerability

China’s Latest Food Scandal Shows Regional Vulnerability

By Clint Richards
Tainted meat shows how an interconnected supply chain can affect a once trusted source of food.

Abe, Energy Sector Keep Restart On Track

Abe, Energy Sector Keep Restart On Track

By Clint Richards
Amidst public opposition, the government and energy companies feel constrained to resume nuclear power.

New Research Could Make Nuclear Energy Safer

New Research Could Make Nuclear Energy Safer

By Clint Richards
New technology could make nuclear plants less susceptible to disaster, and possibly ease Japanese fears.
Japan Nuclear Regulator Leaning Toward Restarts

Japan Nuclear Regulator Leaning Toward Restarts

By Clint Richards
Changes to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority could speed up the industry’s inspection process.

Japan’s Economy Faces Uncertain Summer

Japan’s Economy Faces Uncertain Summer

By Clint Richards
With further negative reports from Japan’s nuclear sector, the economy could stumble before “structural reforms” even begin.
Lessons from Japan for India on Nuclear Energy

Lessons from Japan for India on Nuclear Energy

By Kabir Taneja
Fukushima has given energy-hungry India pause. Are its nuclear safety standards up to scratch?

Waterworld: How Worried Should We Be About Fukushima?

Waterworld: How Worried Should We Be About Fukushima?

By Reid Tanaka and David Roberts
Not as much as many headlines suggest, but the cleanup still needs to deal with a complex water issue.

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