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Yale University

Yale Environment 360: Examining the Missteps in Japan's Nuclear Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An expert on nuclear energy, Michael W. Golay, provides information on the failures that led to the Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (Published March 18, 2011)
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Yale University

Yale University: Anatomy of a Nuclear Crisis: A Chronology of Fukushima

For Students 9th - 10th
The author provides a chronological look at the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan due to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. March 21, 2011
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The Guardian

Guardian: Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Radiation at Highest Level Since Meltdown

For Students 9th - 10th
The Japanese nuclear plant has to begin a lengthy decommissioning project. Concerns are growing over the radiation levels that have been rising since the plant's meltdown after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Japan's Nuclear Power Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Readings and news articles provide information on the debate over nuclear energy. In particular, the questions being raised due to the crisis in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami in March, 2011.