Japan:
Toshiba remains optimistic that it can sell nuclear reactors worldwide: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/T120603001596.htm
World:
A British survey shows clear support for wind farms: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/build-more-turbines-poll-shows-public-wants-wind-farms-7814798.html
Panasonic is set for mass production of new lithium-ion batteries for Europe, advertising that this will help balance the grid as renewable sources take a larger share of production: http://panasonic.broadcastnewsroom.com/article/Panasonic-to-Begin-Mass-production-of-Long-life-Lithium-ion-Battery-System-for-Solar-powered-Homes-in-Europe-2055051
US:
Senator Wyden is still upset over what he saw at Fukushima and its implications for the US: http://www.news10.net/news/local/article/195483/2/Fukushima-still-feeds-lawmakers-concerns-for-West-Coast
A worker at Metal Check, a recycling facility, reported finding blocks of uranium. The NRC is investigating: http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/event-status/event/en.html#en47963
Rep. Edward Markey is calling for an independent investigation of safety culture at the NRC: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-04/u-dot-s-dot-nuclear-agency-needs-independent-probe-markey-says
Electric utility leaders are shifting their views in favor of renewable energy and away from coal, according to a recent study: http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2012/06/bv-utility-leaders-losing-faith-in-future-of-coal-but-liking-solar.html
GE has installed 28 gigawatts of wind turbines in the past 10 years: http://www.4-traders.com/GENERAL-ELECTRIC-COMPANY-4823/news/General-Electric-Company-GE-Celebrates-10-Years-of-Advancing-Wind-Energy-14355494/
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