A Nation on the Edge of Catastrophe 1. The Lessons of War – Forgotten in the Pursuit of Energy Japan was turned to ash. From the wreckage, two vows burned on: These ideals became the foundation of post-war Japan. Yet, in seeking security, a […]
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The Gray Rhino Strikes:Our Millennia-Long Responsibility
If a caldera eruption were to occur in proximity to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the consequences would be nothing short of catastrophic. The volcanic ash would not merely fall upon the surrounding regions of Fukushima, obstructing the cooling mechanisms of the nuclear […]
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Long-Term Management of Nuclear Waste and Plutonium-239 (Pu-239) Latest Update: 24 February 2025 1. 240,000 Years—A Legacy We Cannot Ignore Plutonium-239 (Pu-239) is an exceptionally dangerous radioactive substance produced during nuclear fission reactions. Its half-life is approximately 24,000 years, meaning that it will take […]