http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:35:40 +0200 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:35:40 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/navy-sailors-possibly-exposed-to-fukushima-radiation-fight-for-justice-a-1016482.html#ref=rss In March of 2011, the aircraft carrier <i>USS Ronald Reagan</i> rushed to Japan to help after the disastrous tsunami. Since then, many sailors from that ship have fallen ill, possibly as a result of exposure to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. They will soon have their day in court. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:14:07 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/navy-sailors-possibly-exposed-to-fukushima-radiation-fight-for-justice-a-1016482.html In March of 2011, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan rushed to Japan to help after the disastrous tsunami. Since then, many sailors from that ship have fallen ill, possibly as a result of exposure to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. They will soon have their day in court.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/inspector-says-japan-needs-international-help-for-nuclear-plant-a-921302.html#ref=rss Japan is stumbling helplessly from one crisis to the next as it battles the ongoing disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. US nuclear inspector Dale Klein is demanding the intervention of foreign experts, but a quick solution is unlikely. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:58:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/inspector-says-japan-needs-international-help-for-nuclear-plant-a-921302.html Japan is stumbling helplessly from one crisis to the next as it battles the ongoing disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. US nuclear inspector Dale Klein is demanding the intervention of foreign experts, but a quick solution is unlikely.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/india-pushes-forward-with-massive-expansion-of-nuclear-capabilities-a-868662.html#ref=rss The 2011 disaster at Japan's Fukushima plant led many countries to turn away from nuclear power. But a growing population and rising economy has prompted India to massively expand its nuclear program -- even in the face of technological worries and fervent opposition. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:04:56 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/india-pushes-forward-with-massive-expansion-of-nuclear-capabilities-a-868662.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/japan-embraces-renewables-but-turns-nuclear-reactors-back-on-a-846134.html#ref=rss In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, Japan turned its attention to renewable energies. Such technologies, however, will take years to develop. In the mean time, the country is importing increased amounts of fossil fuels -- and flirting with a return to nuclear energy. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:27:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/japan-embraces-renewables-but-turns-nuclear-reactors-back-on-a-846134.html In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, Japan turned its attention to renewable energies. Such technologies, however, will take years to develop. In the mean time, the country is importing increased amounts of fossil fuels -- and flirting with a return to nuclear energy.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/alistair-burt-writes-about-the-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-a-830646.html#ref=rss Conflict over Iran's nuclear program, rocket launches in North Korea and the Fukushima disaster: atomic weapons and energy remain risk factors. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is the best instrument for keeping these dangers in check, but it must be adjusted to suit new challenges. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:38:29 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/alistair-burt-writes-about-the-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-a-830646.html Conflict over Iran's nuclear program, rocket launches in North Korea and the Fukushima disaster: atomic weapons and energy remain risk factors. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is the best instrument for keeping these dangers in check, but it must be adjusted to suit new challenges.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-unprepared-for-nuclear-disaster-like-fukushima-a-823126.html#ref=rss If a nuclear disaster comparable to Fukushima were to hit a German nuclear plant, authorities would be unprepared to handle it, and scientific projections show that radiation would likely spread much further than previous estimates. But government agencies have done little to address the problem. Critics call the delay a "scandal." Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:56:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-unprepared-for-nuclear-disaster-like-fukushima-a-823126.html If a nuclear disaster comparable to Fukushima were to hit a German nuclear plant, authorities would be unprepared to handle it, and scientific projections show that radiation would likely spread much further than previous estimates. But government agencies have done little to address the problem. Critics call the delay a "scandal."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/energy-revolution-stalls-berlin-struggles-to-realize-nuclear-free-ambitions-a-820427.html#ref=rss In the wake of the Fukushima disaster, the German government made a sudden and unexpected decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022. But precious little progress has been made. Key questions remain unanswered while various ministries quibble over their roles and Chancellor Merkel focuses on the pressing euro crisis. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/energy-revolution-stalls-berlin-struggles-to-realize-nuclear-free-ambitions-a-820427.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/easing-fears-a-lonely-missionary-in-the-radiation-zone-a-820443.html#ref=rss After the Fukushima disaster, residents fled from the village of Katsurao, located just outside the 20-kilometer exclusion zone. Now living in temporary emergency housing, many exist in an overwhelming state of doubt. But one man hopes to help them return to more normal lives by freeing them of their radiation anxieties. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:50:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/easing-fears-a-lonely-missionary-in-the-radiation-zone-a-820443.html After the Fukushima disaster, residents fled from the village of Katsurao, located just outside the 20-kilometer exclusion zone. Now living in temporary emergency housing, many exist in an overwhelming state of doubt. But one man hopes to help them return to more normal lives by freeing them of their radiation anxieties.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-power-grid-of-their-own-german-village-becomes-model-for-renewable-energy-a-820369.html#ref=rss The tiny village of Feldheim, some 60 kilometers southwest of Berlin, was catapulted by chance to the forefront of the renewable energy movement. Now visitors from around the world are flocking to this otherwise unremarkable rural community to see if they can replicate its success. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:27:31 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-power-grid-of-their-own-german-village-becomes-model-for-renewable-energy-a-820369.html The tiny village of Feldheim, some 60 kilometers southwest of Berlin, was catapulted by chance to the forefront of the renewable energy movement. Now visitors from around the world are flocking to this otherwise unremarkable rural community to see if they can replicate its success.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fukushima-fallout-cancer-fears-and-depression-plague-japanese-refugees-a-820314.html#ref=rss Ever since the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima power plant, many Japanese people have been living with the fear of cancer. Experts find it difficult to estimate how many people will actually fall ill, but they're more concerned about the psychological consequences of the catastrophe. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fukushima-fallout-cancer-fears-and-depression-plague-japanese-refugees-a-820314.html Ever since the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima power plant, many Japanese people have been living with the fear of cancer. Experts find it difficult to estimate how many people will actually fall ill, but they're more concerned about the psychological consequences of the catastrophe.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/undeterred-by-fukushima-nuclear-lobby-pushes-ahead-with-new-reactors-a-819452.html#ref=rss One year after the reactor accident in Fukushima, resistance to nuclear energy is growing around the world. But the atomic industry continues to push for the construction of new reactors, primarily in emerging economies. The German government even wants to support that expansion -- despite the fact it has abandoned nuclear power back home. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff.</i> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/undeterred-by-fukushima-nuclear-lobby-pushes-ahead-with-new-reactors-a-819452.html One year after the reactor accident in Fukushima, resistance to nuclear energy is growing around the world. But the atomic industry continues to push for the construction of new reactors, primarily in emerging economies. The German government even wants to support that expansion -- despite the fact it has abandoned nuclear power back home. By SPIEGEL Staff. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/it-was-like-the-reactor-was-in-a-shaker-german-nuclear-inspectors-remember-fukushima-a-819491.html#ref=rss When the nuclear disaster happened at Fukushima last March, two German men were working on site. They spoke with SPIEGEL about the harrowing experience and the consequences of the catastrophe. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:59:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/it-was-like-the-reactor-was-in-a-shaker-german-nuclear-inspectors-remember-fukushima-a-819491.html When the nuclear disaster happened at Fukushima last March, two German men were working on site. They spoke with SPIEGEL about the harrowing experience and the consequences of the catastrophe. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fukushima-s-legacy-what-future-does-nuclear-power-have-in-japan-a-818567.html#ref=rss Almost a year after the Fukushima disaster, 52 of Japan's 54 nuclear power plants have been shut down. The reactor explosion destroyed the population's trust in nuclear energy. But the atomic lobby -- and the country's industrial needs -- could block a possible phase-out. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:44:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fukushima-s-legacy-what-future-does-nuclear-power-have-in-japan-a-818567.html Almost a year after the Fukushima disaster, 52 of Japan's 54 nuclear power plants have been shut down. The reactor explosion destroyed the population's trust in nuclear energy. But the atomic lobby -- and the country's industrial needs -- could block a possible phase-out.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-fukushima-psychiatrist-it-s-amazing-how-traumatized-they-are-a-818054.html#ref=rss Since the Fukushima catastrophe almost one year ago, Jun Shigemura has been providing psychological care to workers from the stricken nuclear facility. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he tells of the immense challenges facing TEPCO employees -- and why most of them have elected not to quit their jobs. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-fukushima-psychiatrist-it-s-amazing-how-traumatized-they-are-a-818054.html Since the Fukushima catastrophe almost one year ago, Jun Shigemura has been providing psychological care to workers from the stricken nuclear facility. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he tells of the immense challenges facing TEPCO employees -- and why most of them have elected not to quit their jobs.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nuclear-nimbyism-germans-oppose-new-plants-next-door-a-808794.html#ref=rss Germany famously moved to phase out nuclear energy following the atomic disaster in Japan last spring. Now states in the country are skeptically eyeing plans in neighboring countries, including the Netherlands and Poland, to construct nuclear power plants. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nuclear-nimbyism-germans-oppose-new-plants-next-door-a-808794.html Germany famously moved to phase out nuclear energy following the atomic disaster in Japan last spring. Now states in the country are skeptically eyeing plans in neighboring countries, including the Netherlands and Poland, to construct nuclear power plants. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/scattered-across-japan-fukushima-refugees-trapped-by-uncertainty-a-805337.html#ref=rss For months, the 21,000 residents of Namie have lived in trailers and shelters across Japan. By abandoning their homes, they unwittingly fled directly into the path of Fukushima's radiation cloud. As worried and angry as they may be, most just want to return home. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:33:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/scattered-across-japan-fukushima-refugees-trapped-by-uncertainty-a-805337.html For months, the 21,000 residents of Namie have lived in trailers and shelters across Japan. By abandoning their homes, they unwittingly fled directly into the path of Fukushima's radiation cloud. As worried and angry as they may be, most just want to return home.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/vattenfall-vs-germany-nuclear-phase-out-faces-billion-euro-lawsuit-a-795466.html#ref=rss Swedish energy company Vattenfall reportedly plans to sue the German government, seeking massive damages related to Germany's phase-out of nuclear power. Vattenfall successfully took on the German government once before. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:57:17 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/vattenfall-vs-germany-nuclear-phase-out-faces-billion-euro-lawsuit-a-795466.html Swedish energy company Vattenfall reportedly plans to sue the German government, seeking massive damages related to Germany's phase-out of nuclear power. Vattenfall successfully took on the German government once before.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-visit-to-j-village-fukushima-workers-risk-radiation-to-feed-families-a-786650.html#ref=rss Since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, the power plant's operator TEPCO has relied on temporary workers to help bring the reactors under control. Many of the workers, whose radiation levels are measured daily, say they are not doing the work for Japan, but for the money. SPIEGEL visited J-Village, which is strictly off-limits, and met the unsung heroes of Fukushima. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-visit-to-j-village-fukushima-workers-risk-radiation-to-feed-families-a-786650.html Since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, the power plant's operator TEPCO has relied on temporary workers to help bring the reactors under control. Many of the workers, whose radiation levels are measured daily, say they are not doing the work for Japan, but for the money. SPIEGEL visited J-Village, which is strictly off-limits, and met the unsung heroes of Fukushima.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/can-business-as-usual-continue-accident-highlights-safety-concerns-in-france-a-785922.html#ref=rss Monday's explosion at the Marcoule nuclear site in France has scared local residents, even if no radiation was released. Authorities may now have declared the incident closed, but the debate about the safety of France's aging nuclear plants may soon heat up. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/can-business-as-usual-continue-accident-highlights-safety-concerns-in-france-a-785922.html Monday's explosion at the Marcoule nuclear site in France has scared local residents, even if no radiation was released. Authorities may now have declared the incident closed, but the debate about the safety of France's aging nuclear plants may soon heat up. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/studying-the-fukushima-aftermath-people-are-suffering-from-radiophobia-a-780810.html#ref=rss Japanese scientist Shunichi Yamashita is a leading expert on the effects of nuclear radiation. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses his work in communicating the potential dangers of exposure to residents living near the Fukushima nuclear plant. The professor says many suffer from severe radiation anxiety. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:46:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/studying-the-fukushima-aftermath-people-are-suffering-from-radiophobia-a-780810.html Japanese scientist Shunichi Yamashita is a leading expert on the effects of nuclear radiation. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses his work in communicating the potential dangers of exposure to residents living near the Fukushima nuclear plant. The professor says many suffer from severe radiation anxiety. ]]>