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Japan to Continue Pursuing Nuclear Power, No Viable Alternatives Left

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:58:03 +0000

Even if the consequences had been among the ugliest since 1986's Chernobyl, if it's to think about it, the 40 year-old Fukushima nuclear plant survived a magnitude 9 earthquake, and was only affected by the tsunami - extreme conditions all over. A new interview with Hidehiko Nishiyama, a director general at Japan's trade ministry reveals the country's need for even more nuclear power.

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Nissan Leaf Deliveries Not Affected by Japan Quake, States UK Company Official

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:38:45 +0000

Nissan UK has assured its customers that they won't get left out of Leafs, even if Japan's earthquake has destroyed most of the transportation infrastructure in the country. So far, 550 orders worth some $42,000 have been fulfilled.

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Solar-Powered Backup System for Afflicted Areas Developed by Japanese Companies

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:24:24 +0000

We've been hearing all the time that one company or another has developed a system "aimed for disaster-stricken areas," to provide electricity for the people's basic needs. Now is the time for such a technology, after the massacre of Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

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