Nuclear Power

The Abe administration is attempting to restart several of Japan's nuclear reactors.

China will provide $6.5 billion in financing for Pakistan's new nuclear power plant in Karachi.

Energy shortages are hobbling the economy and contributing to unrest. But the country has options.

Indonesia’s inability to crack down on vested interests bodes poorly for a future nuclear power industry.

A government official claims China will have 41 nuclear power units operating by 2015, with an additional 20 plants being built.

As relations continue to warm, Australia and India could add uranium sales to their budding partnership.

“…fossil fuels suddenly look a lot more promising in the land that produced a treaty designed to curb them.”

Tokyo’s new plan to focus on alternative energy will have global political and economic consequences.

Japan’s past suggests it must renounce nuclear power, as must other nations, notes John W. Traphagan.

The real danger from Pakistan isn’t its nuclear arsenal falling into terrorist hands. It’s an economic collapse.

The IAEA has confirmed almost two dozen incidents of theft or loss of fissile materials. Last week’s nuclear, though, ended with no agreement on enforcement to stop terrorists acquiring them.

Last year’s nuclear crisis in Fukushima rocked confidence in nuclear power. Will a lack of transparency and safety controls further undercut nuclear prospects in China?