Nuclear

Thirst for power: How coal, nuclear and gas waste our water

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As many Americans retreat to air-conditioned environments to get out of the heat, the flame increases under our limited freshwater resources. The electrical energy used to create our comfort zones requires massive withdrawals of water from our rivers, lakes and aquifers to cool down nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants.

An influential global voice warns of runaway emissions

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Few international figures have been as consistent in warning about the threat posed by global warming as economist Fatih Birol, of the International Energy Agency. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, Birol explains why the situation is worsening and what needs to be done to significantly slow emissions.

Fukushima update – May 29

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-Fukushima radiation higher than first estimated
-Fukushima gets mixed radiation report from WHO
-Weakened Fukushima nuclear pool is not unstable, Japan insists
-Japan’s radiation found in California bluefin tuna
-Reform the Japanese power system. Nationalize Tepco