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Tokyo Notes
Japan's Safe Nuclear Myth
The crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant and radiation fears have blown a hole in the idea nuclear energy works in Japan.
Japan's Quake and the Economy
It would be a mistake to argue the earthquake that hit Japan doesn’t have big implications for the global economy.
Sympathy and Japan's Crisis
Despite some insensitive comments, the international response to Japan’s earthquake has been sympathetic.
Fear and Japan’s Nuclear Crisis
Media hype around the Fukushima nuclear plant and the radiation danger to Tokyo made tough decisions harder.
Japan Nuclear Crisis Update
Workers continue to try to restore power at the Fukushima plant. Talk is turning to burying it in sand and concrete.
Japan Nuclear Plant Latest
Japanese engineers battle to restore power to the pumps at the Fukushima nuclear reactors hit by Friday’s quake.
Analyzing Japan’s Nuclear Threat
As efforts continue to avoid a meltdown at the Fukushima plant, a leading analyst discusses the future of nuclear power.
No Nuclear Panic in Tokyo
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Fukushima reactors and questions over radiation, Tokyo is calm and quiet.
Japan Nuclear Crisis Latest
Efforts continue to avoid a meltdown at the earthquake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant as France evacuates its citizens.
End of the Nuclear Renaissance?
Has the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant killed off the chance of a nuclear renaissance?
Japan's Nuclear Radiation Crisis?
Explosions at a stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima prompt concerns over radiation spreading as far as Tokyo.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant Latest
A new scare in Japan following a blast at a Fukushima nuclear plant hit by Friday’s earthquake appears to have passed.