Laug, Michelle2019-09-252019-09-252014-02-102011-04-11http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/200649The nuclear disaster resulting from the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in early March has revived the debate over the future of nuclear power worldwide. Public opinion polls around the world reveal record anti-nuclear public attitudes. According to recent surveys, 87% of people in Switzerland (Le Matin,19.03.2011) and around 70% in the US want to move away from nuclear energy. A number of countries, such as Germany, Italy, China, India, Russia and Venezuela, have either put their plans for new plants on hold, called for reviews of their safety procedures, or called for upgraded security measures for new plants.engWith permission of the license/copyright holderNuclear powernuclear energydisaster controlenvironmental organisationsecologysustainabilityGlobal ethicsPolitical ethicsEnvironmental ethicsEthics of global commonsGeneral theology/otherPreprint