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"Japan Faces Potential Nuclear Disaster as Radiation Levels Rise"

"Japan’s nuclear crisis verged toward catastrophe after an explosion further damaged one of the crippled reactors and a fire at another spewed large amounts of radioactive material into the air." -- New York Times

Radiation levels around the plant jumped dramatically after the third blast. Officials said more radiation had been released and issued health warnings, telling people within 20 km of the plant to evacuate and people within 30 km to stay indoors.

"A Bullet Aimed at the Nuclear Energy 'Renaissance'"

"In the debates about the prospects for a U.S. nuclear power rebirth, there was one thing advocates, foes and regulators seemed to agree on: The industry could not afford another Three Mile Island accident."

Source: ClimateWire, 03/14/2011

Japan Meltdown: Could It Happen Here?

The aging fleet of US nuclear power reactors have some technological similarities to the reactors failing in Japan. Could similar loss-of-cooling events happen at some US reactors — whether caused by earthquake, tsunami, terrorist attack, electrical outage, flooding, equipment failure, or some other problem?

Source: Salon, 03/14/2011

Designing Effective and Enforceable Catch Share Systems

This session, part of the Environmental Law Institute's 2011 Ocean Seminar Series, experts will discuss some of the key issues and possible solutions related to NOAA's new policy encouraging adoption of catch share systems nationwide.

"A Postcard to the Pacific Northwest: Prepare"

A timeline of past megaquakes and tsunamis generated by the Cascadia fault leaves one clear message for the coastal Pacific Northwest: Prepare.

Source: Dot Earth, 03/14/2011

Algae Toxin Found in Redondo Beach Dead Fish

"The millions of sardines that were found floating dead in a Southern California marina this week tested positive for a powerful neurotoxin, researchers said Friday."

Source: Huffington Post, 03/14/2011

"EPA Chief Lisa Jackson Perpetually on Capitol Hill Hot Seat"

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in in the hot seat as House Repulicans assault EPA trying to get the agency to back off of regulalations that control pollution but cost business.

Source: Wash Post, 03/14/2011

4 Hurt in Blast, Fire at Massachusetts Chemical Plant

"MIDDLETON, Mass. -- An explosion and four-alarm blaze at a local manufacturing plant last night rocked homes for miles around, sent four workers to the hospital, and left local environmental officials concerned about chemical contamination to the nearby Ipswich River."

Source: Boston Globe, 03/14/2011

"With Gas Prices Rising, First Electric Vehicle Owners Are Charged Up"

"Early adopters of battery powered cars say they are satisfied with their purchases, despite some hassles."

Source: LA Times, 03/14/2011

"Smoke From Wood Fireplaces, Stoves Raises New Health Concerns"

"Recent research raises new concerns over the toxic substances borne aloft in wood smoke. Scientists say the tiny airborne specks of pollution carry carcinogenic chemicals deep into lungs and trigger DNA damage and gene changes comparable to the hazards of cigarette smoke and car exhaust."

Source: EHN, 03/14/2011

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