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Tuesday, April 12, 2011  The Fukushima nuclear accident's status has been raised from 5 to 7, the highest level, putting it on par with the Chernobyl disaster of 1986.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  A former environmental activist said nuclear power is safe, clean, and critical to the nation's energy future.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Curbing nuclear power worldwide: bad news for climate change or window of opportunity?

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Leadership vacuum at Japanese utility as radiation levels rise outside leaking nuclear plant

Friday, March 25, 2011  Japan's leader calls situation 'grave' at nuclear plant where dangerous breach suspected

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Radiation detected in Tokyo's tap water; smoke prompts new evacuation of leaking nuclear plant

Monday, March 21, 2011  Officials see no quick fix for Japan's crippled nuclear plant in scramble to resolve crisis.

Friday, March 18, 2011  Mizzou officials are now strongly recommending that their students studying in Japan leave the country.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  US authorizes evacuations out of Japan and warns Americans not to travel to country

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Nuclear safety official says spent fuel pool at crippled plant may be boiling