Third explosion rocks Japanese nuclear plant
Japan's nuclear crisis deepened dramatically Tuesday. As safety officials sought desperately to avert catastrophe, the government said radioactive material leaking from reactors was enough to "impact human health" and the risk of more leaks was "very high."
Indian scientists stress safety review of nuclear plants
After it was hit by a catastrophic tsunami in 2004, the Indian government has put in place an effective system to issue tsunami alerts.
Japan's Nuclear Crisis Stokes Fear in Europe
The nuclear power emergency that began unfolding at a Japanese atomic power plant during the weekend could lead to a major reassessment in European countries that are already building such plants or are considering a shift from fossil fuels to nuclear energy to combat climate change.
Nuclear power at risk after Japan leaks
The radiation leak at a Japanese nuclear power plant following Friday's earthquake and tsunami threatens to hurt an industry that has enjoyed a rebirth since the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 and the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.
Increase in oil revenue amid unrest in Arab world gives Russia some breathing room
With the price of oil climbing to more than $100 a barrel, Russia has a little more weight to throw around on the world stage, and it is doing just that.
Lukoil to develop renewable energy projects in Bulgaria and Romania
Russia's oil giant Lukoil intends to develop wind and solar power plants in Bulgaria and Romania, Vasily Zubakin, deputy head of the company's main energy division, said as quoted by news agency Ria Novosti.
The Putin-Barroso Gas Summit Flares Up EU-Russia relations
Vladimir Putin headed the Russian delegation and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso headed the EU delegation. The agenda of the visit of the Russian delegation included three issues: Russia’s accession to the WTO; the EU-Russia energy trade; and the free visa regime for Russians traveling to the EU.
More blood for oil? Libya and the UK
Amid the talk in Washington and London of military intervention in Libya, Tim Coles considers how the Anglo-American portrayal of Mu’ammar Gaddafi changed from bogeyman to friend when it became apparent that he would grant oil contracts to various Western companies.
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