Contents

  1. History
    1. Fukushima's history of dependence on Tokyo for direction and money
    2. Historical migration of Futaba area residents out of the area
    3. Japan's history in dealing with industrial pollution, notably accidents
    4. Civil society in Japan's nuclear history - particularly Daniel Aldrich's study Site Fights
    5. History of Fukushima nuclear power plants
  2. State of the site and evacuees
    1. The 20-km exclusion zone around Fukushima Daiichi may be uninhabitable for decade. If so, nuclear energy may be the only alternative to leaving the area go wild.
    2. Economic and social plight of evacuees
    3. Economic burden facing Japan, particularly Kanto
    4. Fallout from Fukushima Daiichi accident
  3. Japan's decision making process going forward
    1. Major positions on nuclear power in Japan
    2. Central versus regional government control
    3. Related developments elsewhere in Japan
    4. General public opposition to nuclear power
    5. Anti-nuclear organizations and forces
    6. Pro-nuclear organizations and forces
    7. Nuclear energy policies in other countries
    8. Roles of international pro- and anti-nuclear organizations
  4. International comparisons and events
    1. Fallout from American nuclear weapons experiments
Last updated 2011-7-14