2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Japan’s Nuclear Follies

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Japan’s Nuclear Follies

A nuclear energy love fest surfaced at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, where nuclear power was touted as the only option to save the planet from climate change. Yet, the 7.6 magnitude Noto earthquake on January 1 provided a stark reminder that operating nuclear power plants is risky business, especially in Japan. The powerful … Read more

How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

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How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

On New Years Day 2024, a severe earthquake struck Japan on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture. The 7.6-magnitude earthquake led to the issuing of a major tsunami warning, the first since the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011, which triggered the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima power plant. Needless to say, the event brought … Read more