One year after Fukushima, safety upgrades slow to come at U.S. reactors

Mar. 7, 2012
On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. This one-two punch resulted in widespread, almost unimaginable, destruction.

African nations pursue nuclear energy, but many are not ready

Apr. 1, 2011
Because of the growing crisis at Japan’s Fukushima power plant, we’ve spent the past week discussing nuclear energy around the globe.  Today we conclude with a look at Africa. Many African nations have long struggled to find reliable energy sources.