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Anti-nuclear protests in Kouenji, Japan. Photo by Matthias Lambrecht.

Newly Anti-Nuclear Japan Scrambles for Renewable Energy Solutions

12 August, 2011

With the disastrous tsunami of March 11, 2011 looming not far in the background, Japan is struggling to decide what to do about record energy shortages. Public opinion has turned strongly against nuclear energy and put plans for nuclear expansion, … Continue reading

Seen here is the construction of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in Finland.

A critical analysis of future nuclear reactors designs

11 August, 2011

Once upon a time I used to be a fan of nuclear energy. As far as I saw it, nuclear energy was the silver bullet solution to all of our energy problems and more. However, the more I’ve learned about … Continue reading

Nuclear plant Gosgen

The stress free nuclear stress test

1 June, 2011

In the wake of Fukushima a “stress test” of European nuclear reactors was proposed, in line with the “stress tests” applied to banks during the financial crisis. That “stress test” of banks being important in that it firstly reassured the … Continue reading

George Monbiot seen here talking at an media panel during the Copenhagen climate talks in December 2009. Photo by: Greenforall.org

The Nuclear Meltdown of George Monbiot

18 April, 2011

Passionate; articulate; intelligent; socially and environmentally progressive; careful and meticulous in his research; rigorous in his use of science and expert opinion. Many people will recognise that description of George Monbiot in his role as one of Britain’s leading environmental … Continue reading

Japanese activists: Nuclear power is not the answer to global warming

11 April, 2011

One month after the horrifying earthquake and tsunami hit Japan the country is considering raising the severity level of its nuclear crisis to the highest level available. This would put the Japanese nuclear crisis on a par with the Chernobyl … Continue reading

Pictured here is "Kamisu", the semi-offshore wind farm in Japan which was left unharmed by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Wind farms unscathed by the massive Japanese earthquake disaster

9 April, 2011

While the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan continues to be severe, following the devastating and massive earthquake earlier last month, it seems that none of the wind farms in the country have been reported damaged. Kelly Rigg, … Continue reading

Smoke is seen here coming from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where several people have been reported injured following an explosion.

Nuclear crisis in Japan

12 March, 2011

In the aftermaths of the massive and devastating earthquake that hit Japan yesterday a nuclear crisis has unfolded in the country. Yesterday Japan officials declared a state of emergency at two nuclear power plants in the Fukushima Prefecture. The state … Continue reading

A picture showing the Fukushima nuclear power station.

Nuclear emergency declared in Japan after massive earthquake

11 March, 2011

Following the massive and devastating earthquake that hit Japan earlier today officials in the country has declared a state of emergency at the nuclear power plant in the Fukushima Prefecture. The state of emergency was issued at the plant after … Continue reading

Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo addresses protesters at the anti - nuclear demonstration, Dannenberg, Germany. Photo: Gordon Welters

Heavy anti-nuclear protests in Germany

9 November, 2010

These past days there have been heavy protests and blockades in Germany against a train carrying nuclear waste from France. Der Spiegel writes: "A train loaded with radioactive waste ended its controversial journey through Germany on Monday. Its path had … Continue reading

Sweden - not so green anymore?

The Swedish government completes its climate wrecking track record with a pro-nuclear vote

23 June, 2010

The right-wing government in Sweden unfortunately won, with a two votes margin, the pro-nuclear vote in the parliament this past week and is now in full climate-wrecking gear. The political left-leaning opposition as well as numerous environmental organizations have criticized … Continue reading

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