Japan Disaster Disrupts Global Seafood Industry

Both a major buyer and processor of fish, Japan is an important link in the global seafood distribution chain. So the effects of the disaster — including the ruined ports, roads, fisheries and processing centers — have taken …

Toyota to Keep Japanese Plants Idle Into Next Week

The Japanese automaker has extended its halt on vehicle production at its plants in Japan through March 22, as the country continues to reel from the devastation of last week’s massive 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami.
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What U.S. Energy Policy Needs: Less Coal, More Uranium

With cleaner air and energy self-sufficiency high on America’s list of priorities, our irrational dislike of nuclear power looks increasingly imprudent. China, France and the U.K. have raced ahead safely on nuclear power: It’s …