Anti Nuclear Power

A Fiery Debate on the Future of Nuclear Energy: George Monbiot vs. Dr. Helen Caldicott

Democracy Now! | Posted 05.30.2011

Democracy Now!

The crisis in Japan has refueled the rigorous global debate about the viability of nuclear power as the nation remains in a "state of maximum alert" while experts scramble to contain leaking radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.

Obama Response to Japanese Nuclear Crisis Shows Need to Revive the Legacy of the Anti-nuclear Movement

Joseph Lowndes | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Lowndes

Japan's desperate struggle to contain the nuclear catastrophe at the Fukushima Daiichi reactors should bring the Obama's attempt to reintroduce nuclear power in the US to a grinding halt.

Japan Faces Biggest Catastrophe Since Dawn of Nuclear Age

Democracy Now! | Posted 05.25.2011

Democracy Now!

Japan remains in a state of emergency days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the country. An estimated 10,000 people have died, and Japan is facing the worst nuclear crisis since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

What Does Japan's Nuclear Crisis Mean for the Climate Movement?

Kelly Rigg | Posted 05.25.2011

Kelly Rigg

Since the Sept. 11 attacks, there has been an increased focus on prevention. Ironically enough, it is our failure to pay heed to the benefits of prevention that is at the root of the climate crisis.

Breaking Free From the Nuclear Deterrence Scam

Robert Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Robert Green

Most believers in nuclear deterrence refuse to discuss the consequences of failure. This is why.

$50 Billion Debate vs. Pro-Nuker Patrick Moore on Democracy

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 05.25.2011

Harvey Wasserman

A coalition of environmental groups are calling on senators to remove a controversial provision from the stimulus plan that could lead to the construction of a new nuclear power plants.

Jackson Browne Nails Nuke Power on Colbert Report

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 05.25.2011

Harvey Wasserman

Browne is a long-time opponent of atomic energy and an organizer of Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE).