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In contrast to older movie takes, post-Cold War atomic plot lines do nothing to help society understand nuclear war

Climate campaigners are comparing global warming with nuclear devastation. And here's why dropping the H-bomb in polite conversation is a bright idea.

The Energy Department and National Nuclear Security Administration have birthed another boondoggle—a Uranium Capabilities Replacement Project slated to run billions of dollars over budget and 20 years behind schedule. It’s long past time to see if there isn’t a better solution. 

In this column, the vice chairman of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission provides frequent, raw updates of the events unfolding at Fukushima. 

Who can be mobilized as a counterweight to the perpetuation of the nuclear arsenal?Workers in the nuclear weapons complex, doctors, independent scientists, and journalists all have direct interests in nuclear disarmament. 

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station needs a new plan for dealing with millions of gallons of radioactive water on its grounds. The plan should include better public outreach, improved cleanup processes and capacities, and, when radiation standards are met, a controlled release of water into the sea.

How the international community can decrease the likelihood of a chemical weapons comeback. 

The time is now for international expertise. 

India, Pakistan, and China play a nuclear posturing game that is imprecise and dangerous. They’d do better to engage and learn one another’s true security concerns.

If you’re thinking about energy savings only from the moment you buy a machine, you’re missing half the picture. 

Concerns about Russian treaty compliance are no argument against further arms.