Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), emphasized the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, particularly for young children. She stated, "It's dangerous

Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), emphasized the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, particularly for young children. She stated, "It's dangerous to live anywhere near a nuclear power plant - especially children under five years old (within 2 miles)."

This warning was part of her presentation, "Fukushima's Ongoing Impact," recorded on September 28, 2014, at Town Hall Seattle. For more information, visit her website: Helen Caldicott.

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now explores the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant crisis through "Nuclear Nation: The Fukushima

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now explores the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant crisis through "Nuclear Nation: The Fukushima Refugees Story." This documentary, directed by Atsushi Funahashi, follows former residents of Futaba—the plant's location—during their first year after the disaster.

The film depicts their communal life in an abandoned school near Tokyo. Goodman interviews Funahashi about the refugees' experiences. Watch the entire special broadcast from Japan here.

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now reported from Tokyo on January 15, 2014, covering Fukushima and Japan's nuclear future.

The broadcast marked the

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now reported from Tokyo on January 15, 2014, covering Fukushima and Japan's nuclear future.

The broadcast marked the third anniversary of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and devastating tsunami that triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station. Goodman interviewed David McNeill, a longtime foreign correspondent in Japan and co-author of "Strong in the Rain: Surviving Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster."

Watch the entire special broadcast from Japan here.

The planet faces a grim future. Author Carolyn Baker highlights rapidly unfolding climate change and the fragile Fukushima reactor situation. Systems thinker

The planet faces a grim future. Author Carolyn Baker highlights rapidly unfolding climate change and the fragile Fukushima reactor situation. Systems thinker Dave Pollard foresees endgames for economic, energy, and ecological systems, any of which could trigger civilizational collapse.

We are in an unfixable predicament, but we retain the choice of how to respond. Carolyn Baker's book, "Collapsing Consciously," explores these themes. (Published Nov 19, 2013)

Konstantin Kakaes, a Future Tense fellow at the New America Foundation, studies the causes and consequences of technological innovation.

He offers a concise review of U.S. nuclear testing,

Konstantin Kakaes, a Future Tense fellow at the New America Foundation, studies the causes and consequences of technological innovation.

He offers a concise review of U.S. nuclear testing, noting the last test was 21 years ago. His presentation also updates viewers on the current status of the 1996 ban on all nuclear weapons testing.

On March 14, 2013, Dr. Helen Caldicott addressed over 150 people at the Princeton

On March 14, 2013, Dr. Helen Caldicott addressed over 150 people at the Princeton United Methodist Church. The event was sponsored by the Princeton Coalition for Peace and several other organizations.

During her passionate 60-minute discussion, Dr. Caldicott covered critical topics. She spoke on the abolition of nuclear weapons and power plants, the dire impacts of global warming, and updates on radiation effects from Fukushima, Japan.

Dr. Caldicott concluded by emphasizing the urgent need for individuals to become more politically active to address these global challenges.