Nuclear Power

From Hiroshima With Love

August 9, 2012 by Erica Guardino 3 Comments

An image from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park the day before the anniversary of the Bomb; Japanese people are staging a “die-in” protest in honor of the victims of the atomic bombing; image courtesy of Getty Images AsiaPac via www.zimbiopictures.com.

In honor of the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, I would like to offer sincere condolences and a wish for deeper understanding and greater empathy the world over. Sixty seven years ago this August 6, at 8:15 AM, 140,000 were killed by the destructive power of the world’s first nuclear weapon detonation.

This Monday, August 6, 2012, marked the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan — and the world’s first use of a nuclear weapon.… [Read more]

Filed Under: Transcending Borders Tagged With: Hiroshima, Japan, Nuclear Power, peaceful assembly, Prime Minister Noda

Earthquake and Tsunami Bring New Issues to Light

July 5, 2012 by Erica Guardino 7 Comments

Shall I Compare Thee to an Angry Housewife?

The Japanese people are outraged.

In particular, Japanese women are outraged.

As well they should be. With the decision to reactivate the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors, there has been a lot of scrutiny into what happened last year in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Many problems arise, but one of the most unsettling revolves around the Japanese nuclear power industry’s views on women.… [Read more]