The Dirty Secrets of Rocky Flats The Dirty Secrets of Rocky Flats
The legacy of Colorado’s notorious nuclear plant is radioactive waste in a residential community—and public distrust of government.
May 22, 2012 / Feature / Kristen Iversen
The Legacy of Chernobyl The Legacy of Chernobyl
Twenty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the US media have yet to print the pictures of Chernobyl now.
Apr 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Japan’s New Antinuke Activism Japan’s New Antinuke Activism
After the Fukushima disaster, a new generation has drawn inspiration from the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street.
Mar 7, 2012 / Eric Ozawa
Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later Lessons From Fukushima, One Year Later
No matter how appalling the catastrophe, the nuclear industry will insist on the safety of nuclear power.
Mar 7, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Vermont vs. Vermont Yankee Vermont vs. Vermont Yankee
Should states or the rubber-stamp NRC decide whether nuclear plants continue to operate?
Jan 11, 2012 / Feature / Michael Blanding
Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief
A contentious House hearing Wednesday featured direct calls for the resignation of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko.
Dec 14, 2011 / George Zornick
Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Bureaucratic battles reveal the nuclear industry has many friends at the agency which regulates it.
Dec 12, 2011 / George Zornick
Christian Parenti: Is the East Coast Prepared for a Big Earthquake? Christian Parenti: Is the East Coast Prepared for a Big Earthquake?
Christian Parenti and MSNBC's Martin Bashir discuss whether or not the US is prepared for future earthquakes.
Aug 25, 2011 / Press Room
Self-Restraint Self-Restraint
The response by the Japanese people to the quake fills the author with pride—and great concern.
Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hitonari Tsuji
Restoring the Time Capsule Restoring the Time Capsule
For those who grew up in Fukushima, the disaster didn't just destroy their home town, it stole their childhood memories.
Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hideo Furukawa