More gravely serious truths about the severity of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster following the earthquake and tsunami of March 11 have emerged.
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Parkinson: a green light for renewables
At a recent discussion in Sydney about the prospect of nuclear energy in this country, Martin Ferguson reflected that Australia may have no choice but to go nuclear if it was unable to find a clean energy alternative, writes Giles Parkinson.
Governments back away from nuclear projects after Japan crisis
This week two reactors planned for Texas and four in Italy have been shelved or cancelled in what is the most dramatic fallout so far for the industry outside of Japan’s Fukushima disaster.
Come in Spinner: Chutzpah and the nuclear campaign
Anyone imagining that the nuclear industry is reeling in disarray and on the defensive after the Japanese disaster ought to think again.
Monbiot: Japan’s nuclear disaster made me a nuclear power fan
The Fukushima plant in Japan was aging, lacking in safety features, hit by a gigantic earthquake and tsunami and still didn’t kill anyone with radiation poisoning. Rather than discouraging George Monbiot from nuclear power, it’s suddenly a far more attractive option.
Crikey Clarifier: Crikey Clarifier: what are the risks of radiation poisoning in Japan?
The slow and shocking meltdown of Japan’s quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant is raising fears of radiation poisoning in the country. Crikey asked Australia’s nuclear experts for clarification…
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How a nuclear reactor works
If you’re struggling to understand exactly why the Japanese nuclear reactors needs to be covered in sea water and how nuclear rods remain protected inside a nuclear reactor, then check out this clever graphic.
Fallout and falsehoods at Fukushima
The 8.9 magnitude Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami has a nation reeling. And with fears growing of radiation from damaged nuclear power facilities, Ben Sandilands writes officials are failing to give clear answers.
Would you like a nuclear threat with your dangerous climate change?
Democrat Senator Lyn Allison argues that introducing one threat to deal with another is not the answer.
Richard Farmer’s campaign briefs
Nothing like a good scare campaign … A real gravy train.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey Says – 18 July, 2007
John Howard yesterday reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to nuclear power, while in Japan, this week’s earthquakes led to a fire, leak, and waste spills at a nuclear plant. Just saying.
