Japan cautiously returns to nuclear power

Japan cautiously returns to nuclear power: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/japans-cautious-return-to-a-nuclear-powered-future/2012/06/22/gJQAQZK4vV_story.html ..."Nuclear power evokes suspicions that run deeper than other technology hazards, social researchers say. In today’s globalized digital universe, the scenes of chaos and fear at Fukushima spread quickly. Germany decided to close eight of its 17 nuclear power plants. Although U.S. views of nuclear energy were not shaken as dramatically, the need to build and sustain public confidence can’t be taken for granted. In the fight against global warming, nuclear power remains a vital low-carbon energy source and very well may be for a long time to come."