Japan Turns To Geothermal Energy Amid Nuclear Uncertainty
Japan plans to build the nation's largest geothermal power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, the location of the massive earthquake and tsunami which led to last year's nuclear disaster.
Japan Storm 2012: Strongest Squall Since 1959 Causes Travel Chaos
Japan's strongest storm since 1959 caused travel chaos on Tuesday, grounding over 600 flights, halting rail service, and causing major traffic jams.
Radioactive ‘Hotspots’ Found Far From Fukushima Disaster
Three months after a March 2011 tsunami led to meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in northern Japan, scientists detected higher levels of radioactive elements in the ocean up to 600 kilometers (373 miles) off the Japanese coast - but not at levels that present an immediate threat to human health, according to a new study.
March Auto Sales Surge in Japan Despite Strong Yen
New car, truck and bus sales shot up 78.2 percent in March compared to a year earlier in Japan, as government subsidies buoy-up the industry and the nation moves into a fuller recovery from last year's March 11 tsunami and earthquake.
Star-Struck Japan PM Befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda frequently entertains dignitaries from all over the world, but he was a touch star-struck on Thursday when he hosted a young billionaire with a whiff of celebrity: Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.
James Carville: Overturning Obamacare Would Help Democrats
With all the talk about the Supreme Court case challenging President Barack Obama's health care legislation and the tough beating it took over the past few days, it's hard to sort through the policy and the politics.
Lloyds of London Blames Disaster-Filled 2011 for £516 Million Loss
The insurance market listed the litany of disasters in its annual report, which included claims from flooding in Australia in January, the February earthquake in New Zealand, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March and the floods in Thailand.
Japan's Tepco Shuts Its Last Nuclear Reactor, Deepening Energy-Supply Fears
The move leaves 53 of Japan's 54 reactors out of service. The last operational reactor, Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s Tomari No.3, will be switched off for maintenance May 5.
Japanese Fishing Boat Swept Away By Tsunami Found A Year Later Near Canada
A large Japanese fishing boat that was swept away by the tsunami that hit Japan last year, was found floating near British Columbia in Canada. The boat was used for squid fishing.
Famous Ancient Sunken Cities Around the World (PHOTOS)
Venice could sink by up to three inches by 2032 at a rate much faster than previously thought, according to a study. It would gradually join the list of several cities that once thrived well before being swallowed up by oceanic waves that are assumed to have resulted from massive earthquakes and tsunamis.
Robot Jellyfish: Underwater Robots Allow Researchers To Explore Earth’s Final Frontier
Very little is known about the oceans. Researchers are trying to change that through the use of underwater robots.
Japanese Exports Rose In February On Trade With US
Japan posted a surprise trade surplus of 32.9 billion yen, or $397.35 million, in February -- its first in five months, amid strong exports to the U.S., the Ministry of Finance said.
Mexico Earthquake 2012: Acapulco And Mexico City Feel 7.6 Quake
A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City and Acapulco Tuesday. Its epicenter was about 15 miles east of Ometepec in Mexico's Guerrero state.
Majority of Japanese Oppose Nuclear Power Reactors: Poll
A majority of Japanese favor phasing out of nuclear power plants, a poll published in the Japanese newspaper Tokyo Shimbun showed Sunday.
Earthquake Hits Japan: Photos From Day Of 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake In Northern Japan
A mere three days after the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan, another earthquake hit. On Wednesday evening, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the northern region of the country.
Japan Earthquake 2012: Tokyo At Risk For Major Disaster In Near Future
Just days after the somber one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 16,000 people in 2011, Japan was struck by two new earthquakes.
Earthquake Hits Japan: A Look At Some Of The Strongest In The Country's History
Japan's location in the Pacific makes it a prime candidate for strong earthquakes.
Earthquake Hits Japan: Twitter Says ‘Much Too Soon For A Reminder’
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan's northeastern region on Wednesday, prompted fear among Twitter users who began to offer up prayers for Japan tweets as some say the recent quake is much too soon for a reminder of last year's triple disaster.
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Japan Earthquake 2012: Tokyo Airport, Bullet Trains Close After 6.8 Quake, Small Tsunami Strikes [VIDEO]
A year after the worst post-war natural disaster in Japan, an earthquake and several other quakes followed by a tsunami struck Japan's northern coastline on Wednesday according to officials, prompting closings at Tokyo's Narita International Airport and trains. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the first quake was magnitude 6.8 located on Hokkaido island, 146 miles south of Kushiro, Japan, six miles below the sea surface. The second was 6.1 off the coast of Chiba just east of T...
Japan Earthquake 2012: 6.8 Quake Results in Small Tsunami on Northern Coast
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan Wednesday east of Tokyo, causing a small tsunami on the northern coastline.
Magnitude 6.8 Quake Rocks Northern Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan Wednesday evening and a tsunami warning has been issued.
February U.S. Retail Sales Rise Most In 5 Months
Retail sales recorded their largest gain in five months in February as Americans snapped up motor vehicles and bought a range of goods even as they paid more for gasoline, government data showed on Tuesday.
Japan Tsunami Anniversary: World Leaders Observe Fukushima Disaster
On Sunday, many world leaders addressed the anniversary of Fukushima, an event that not only brought tremendous sadness but also a debate on the safety and future of nuclear energy programs.
Japan Mourns on One-Year Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake-Tsunami
Japanese officials estimate that the total cost of reconstruction will total about 23 trillion yen over the next decade.
Japan Marks First Anniversary Of March 11 Triple Disasters
One year after the Tohoku earthquake, the associated Pacific Ocean tsunami, and the related Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, many Japanese spent Sunday at community gatherings, demonstrations, and memorial services in observance of the first anniversary of the triple disasters.
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