Radioactive Waste and Contamination

The Legacy of Chernobyl The Legacy of Chernobyl

Twenty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the US media have yet to print the pictures of Chernobyl now.

Apr 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Japan’s New Antinuke Activism Japan’s New Antinuke Activism

After the Fukushima disaster, a new generation has drawn inspiration from the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street.

Mar 7, 2012 / Eric Ozawa

Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later

Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later

No matter how appalling the catastrophe, the nuclear industry will insist on the safety of nuclear power.

Mar 7, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Vermont vs. Vermont Yankee

Vermont vs. Vermont Yankee Vermont vs. Vermont Yankee

Should states or the rubber-stamp NRC decide whether nuclear plants continue to operate?

Jan 11, 2012 / Feature / Michael Blanding

Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief

A contentious House hearing Wednesday featured direct calls for the resignation of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko. 

Dec 14, 2011 / George Zornick

Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Bureaucratic battles reveal the nuclear industry has many friends at the agency which regulates it.  

Dec 12, 2011 / George Zornick

Christian Parenti: Is the East Coast Prepared for a Big Earthquake? Christian Parenti: Is the East Coast Prepared for a Big Earthquake?

Christian Parenti and MSNBC's Martin Bashir discuss whether or not the US is prepared for future earthquakes.

Aug 25, 2011 / Press Room

Self-Restraint Self-Restraint

The response by the Japanese people to the quake fills the author with pride—and great concern.

Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hitonari Tsuji

Restoring the Time Capsule Restoring the Time Capsule

For those who grew up in Fukushima, the disaster didn't just destroy their home town, it stole their childhood memories.

Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hideo Furukawa

From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy

Survivors of the first nuclear tragedies are now campaigning not only against nuclear weapons, but now also against the dangers of nuclear power.

Aug 9, 2011 / Press Room

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