It was history in the making: the Japanese government finally decided last week on a new energy and environment strategy involving a complete phase out of nuclear power across the country by the 2030s. And then came the fine print.

Top news: Japan’s economy minister wants to make nuclear power central to Japanese energy portfolio; Social media plays key roles in Italian referendums; and, Chinese government admit they are growing GM rice.   © Greenpeace /...

Greenpeace Germany Executive Director Brigitte Behrens reflects on the importance of the German Parliament’s decision to phase out the country's nuclear power plants, not just in Germany, but because of the example it sets for other...

Berlusconi's Italy is a strange place and amidst the madness today comes a little no nukes sanity. The people were asked and the people have spoken: Italy should have a nuclear power free future. This is great news and I cannot help...

Top news: Germany Parliament overwhelmingly votes for nuclear free future; Leaked emails show Britain’s government started pro-nuclear PR operations two days after Fukushima disaster started; coal lobby spreads fear of the dangers of...

On June 12 -13 Italians have the opportunity to say no! to nuclear power in their country. Berlusconi's government has plans for 4 new reactors - but the people have demanded a referendum on the issue of nuclear energy. Surveys show...