It may be a symptom of a perceived need on the part of the U.S. to keep control of energy from China.
Regions / Asia & Pacific
While the world's attention is focused on the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the construction of a new U.S. military base gathers steam in Okinawa.
Seismic concerns grow over U.S. national nuclear labs.
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Both a surfeit and a shortage of water have been the problem in Japan lately.
It could turn into the gift that keeps on giving for the nuclear energy industry and its advocates.
Will Fukushima be a "teaching moment" for the United States?
It's hard for non-techies to understand why keeping fuel rods covered with water is a problem.
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