Power-saving plan kicks in for big users Households also urged to cut 15% but not at the risk of heatstroke Kyodo The government started restricting electricity consumption by large-lot users Friday in eastern and northeastern Japan to avert power shortages … Continue reading →

Note: Maybe this, if nothing else, will convince nuclear power proponents to give up the ghost. The technology is uninsurable and unprofitable, unless liability is capped by the government. But why should the government get into the business of subsidizing … Continue reading →