What Are the Main Threats Posed by the Crisis at Fukushima?
The unfolding events in Japan are a sobering reminder that nuclear power is inherently dangerous.
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Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk
A new report released today by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.