Fukushima (Japan) nuclear power plant situation
Our first thoughts are with the people of Japan as they face the threat of a nuclear disaster, following already devastating earthquake and tsunami. We will continue to monitor and provide independent assessment of the situation at Japan's nuclear plants, as this is where we can best help by providing expertise. Our heartfelt condolences to all affected by this tragic chain of events. Mar 29
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The last of the three reactors at the Tomari nuclear plant is being switched off
Tomari shutdown leaves Japan without nuclear power
Japan's Nikkei at lowest year-end level since 1982
Most of Japan's losses this year occurred on two days in March Stocks have been hit by a weak global economy, as well as a devastating earthquake and tsunami on 16 March that left 20,000 people dead or missing and sparked a nuclear crisis. Shares in Tepco, the owner of the Fukushima nuclear power plant that became the focus of an effort to prevent a meltdown, dropped 91% this year.
TRADERS here are fond of joking that no one has lost money betting against since the collapse of the bubble economy of the 1980s.
Japan’s Economic Gloom Runs Deeper This Time - NYTimes.com
The Fukushima crisis has turned public opinion largely against nuclear power The Japanese government has tried to clarify its conditions for restarting dozens of nuclear reactors, idle since the 11 March tsunami and quake.
Japan clarifies nuclear 'stress testing'
The appointment of Mr Matsumoto to the newly created post of disaster reconstruction minister was seen as an effort to deflect further criticism of Mr Kan's administration.
Japan Reconstruction Minister Ryu Matsumoto quits
June 24, 2011
Aerial images show the extent of damage to the No 1 reactor building at Fukushima Daiichi plant
“It’s terrible, just terrible,” the White Rabbit says in the first exhibit.
‘Safety Myth’ Left Japan Ripe for Nuclear Crisis
June 7, 2011
This image shows the first waters of the tsunami breaching the Fukushima power plant's buildings
Naoto Kan faced down a rebellion by some of his own party members Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a no-confidence motion brought by MPs critical of his handling of the earthquake and tsunami disaster.
June 2, 2011
The problems with the Fukushima nuclear plant have raised questions over Tepco's future
May 28, 2011
May 27, 2011
In recent days, worried parents have spoken out over what they say is a blatant government failure to protect their children from dangerous levels of radiation at local schools.The problems with the Fukushima nuclear plant have raised questions over Tepco's future Tepco's announcement came on the same day that a team from the United Nations' atomic watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), kicked off a visit in Japan. Earlier this month, Tepco had revealed that rods at its Number 1 reactor melted down.
May 24, 2011
May 22, 2011
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (centre) is hosting the talks in TokyoPremier Wen Jiabao of China and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea arrived in Japan on Saturday for a two-day meeting that was expected to focus on resolving differences over Japan’s handling of the nuclear crisis.
May 21, 2011
Mr Shimizu's resignation had been widely expected