List/Grid Tag Archives: Japan
Swiss to Shut Down Nuclear Power Plants by 2034
In a move that echoes German measures following the Fukushima disaster, the Swiss Parliament has approved plans to phase out nuclear power plants by 2034. The Swiss Senate’s endorsement yesterday…
The Japanese Secret For a Shine-Free Complexion
WHAT’S A BLOTTING PAPER? When I mention blotting papers I usually get one of two response: “Oh my gosh- I LOVE blotting papers!” OR “What the heck is a blotting paper?”…
The Japanese Earthquake and the Supply of Greener Cars
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami will affect supplies of greener cars. On Wednesday, March 16, Japanese auto companies extended shutdowns of some of their car-assembly plants. The US imported 1.2…
Can Japan Do Without Nuclear Energy?
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Were Japan to close all its nuclear plants following the recent damage and radiation leaks from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami,…