Nuclear+Pollution

The mini-simulation is designed to be facilitated over two class periods and we recommend that students be given the chance to read or view some of the resources below for homework the day before the simulation. Note that this would require the students to have been given a country assignment a day in advance as well. Remember that students are working in pairs for this mini-simulation.

//Below you will find links to the topics that will be discussed in the simulation.//
 * (1) TOPIC G **** UIDES **



To learn more about the impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, click here.
 * (2) OPTIONAL VIDEO GUIDE **

To view a photo essay by //Foreign Policy// Magazine, titled "Japan's Chernobyl", click here. To read an essay by //Foreign Policy// Magazine, titled "What Happens During a Nuclear Meltdown?", click here. To view a BBC breakdown of the disaster at Fukushima, click here. (Recommendation: View the slideshow at bottom of the article)
 * (3) OPTIONAL RESOURCES **


 * (4) OPTIONAL COUNTRY RESEARCH **

Brazil
To read more about Brazil's reaction to the Fukushima disaster in Japan, click here.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)
To read more about the international politics underlying North Korea's nuclear program, click here.

France
To read an article on President Sarkozy's position on nuclear power, click here.

Germany
To read an article about Germany's transition away from nuclear power, click here.

India
To read more about India's proposed investments in nuclear power, click here.

Islamic Republic of Iran
To read more about Iran's public positions regarding nuclear energy, click here.

Israel
To read more about Israel's reaction to the Fukushima disaster in Japan, click here.

Japan
To read an article on an International Atomic Energy Agency report concerning Japan's nuclear crisis, click here.

Mexico
To read more about Mexico's reaction to the Fukushima disaster in Japan, click here.

Pakistan
To read more about Pakistan's proposed cooperation with Japan on nuclear power, click here.

People's Republic of China
To read more about China's commitment to nuclear power, click here.

Russian Federation
To view a statement by President Medvedev on the Japanese nuclear crisis and nuclear safety, click here.

South Africa
To read more about South Africa's energy initiatives, including nuclear power, click here.

United Kingdom
To read more about the UK's position on nuclear energy, click here.

United States of America
To read an article on President Obama's stance on nuclear energy, pre- and post-Fukushima, click here.