Japan:
¶ A potential scandal is brewing as scientists who set radiation exposure limits were having trips to conferences paid for by utilities. [TIME]
¶ Polls show the pro-nuclear Liberal Democratic Party may regain control of parliament in the upcoming election. The Japanese are very dissatisfied with the current state of their economy. [Wall Street Journal]
¶ The established parties have lost appeal, but the newer anti-nuclear parties have not established themselves yet, leaving anti-nuclear voters with a dilemma. [The Japan Times]
World:
¶ Italian utility Enel has pulled out of the project building the Flamanville reactor in France, which is experiencing cost overruns. According to analysts, this casts doubt on the long-term future of nuclear power in France. [Reuters]
¶ The increases in costs for reactors in France is having a negative effect on nuclear power in India. [The Hindu]
US:
¶ The Hoosac wind project, in northwestern Massachusetts, is expected to be online by the end of the month. [Renew Grid]
¶ Five new members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are strong supporters of fossil fuels industries, which contributed $1.7 million to their election campaigns. [ThinkProgress]
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