Fukushima Redux

News reports of water leakage at the Fukushima nuclear plant have again brought the question of nuclear safety to the forefront. It appears that TEPCO continues to struggle with the clean-up and management of the disaster site. Finding a good, long-term outcome seems to be a real problem. Which brings up this week’s question: With the ever-increasing global demand for power, how will the industrialized world get its energy? Is nuclear energy a thing of the past? Will alternative energy sources such as solar and wind free the world from its reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear energy? What does the future look like energy-wise? Post your comments here.