Charting the Human Cost of Different Types of Energy
ProPublica: A Swiss research organization has quantified the human cost of different energy sources.
Japan’s Aftershocks Felt in Florida
Ralph De La Cruz: Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophes are reminders to maintain our state's level of preparedness.
Can U.S. Nuclear Plants Handle a Major Natural Disaster?
ProPublica: Congressman Ed Markey has asked the Government Accountability Office to look into earthquake and flood protection at nuclear plants and questions whether the new AP1000 reactor design by Westinghouse is vulnerable to earthquakes.
First Deepwater Drilling Permit Since BP Spill Goes to … a Well Co-Owned by BP
ProPublica: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management made no mention of BP’s ownership of the well in its announcement.
Scientists Found Chemical Dispersants Lingering in Gulf Long After Oil Flow Stopped
ProPublica: Chemical compounds from the oil dispersants applied to the Gulf of Mexico didn't break down as expected.
Gulf Claims Czar Makes Mixed Progress on Transparency Pledges
ProPublica: Kenneth Feinberg has accepted criticism and responded with substantive changes, but he has also overpromised in setting his timeline for improvements and lagged in their implementation.