Before we go all nuclear…

April 20, 2026
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A view of debris and mud covering the tsunami-devastated city of Rikuzentakata, Japan, on March 20, 2011. On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake—the strongest in Japan’s recorded history and among the five most powerful ever worldwide—struck the region. Within an hour, coastal towns were flattened by a massive tsunami triggered by the quake. Waves up to four or five meters high swept through homes, towns, and fields, leaving widespread destruction in their wake.
Feature photo by Ryu Seungil. A view of debris and mud covering the tsunami-devastated city of Rikuzentakata, Japan, on March 20, 2011. On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake—the strongest in Japan’s recorded history and among the five most powerful ever worldwide—struck the region. Within an hour, coastal towns were flattened by a massive tsunami triggered by the quake. Waves up to four or five meters high swept through homes, towns, and fields, leaving widespread destruction in their wake.

Concerns about nuclear power have often arisen only in the wake of tragic events elsewhere.

Nearly fifteen years ago, our editor interviewed two energy experts on the safety and so-called “clean-energy” status of nuclear power, just months after the Fukushima meltdown. With the current crisis in Iran and stressed resources amid growing energy demands, the debate around nuclear power remains as urgent and relevant as ever.

Join us on Episode 115 on Late Talks on Air for the full story.

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