There's a special on nuclear power in the latest issue of the Economist. There's an interview with the environment activist Stewart Brand who nowadays advocates nuclear power as the only real option. Also, an explaination of how modern nuclear plants work, and a special on the States' newfound entusiasm for fission. Appearently, no plants have been built for decades, but suddenly 30 or so are planned. The reasons are to be found in the green movement who has waken up to realities, but also in the fact that modern nuclear plants are far safer, cheaper and efficient than the old ones. Good news it would seem, as long as we remember Chernobyl and Three Mile Island.

Chevron, the oil-cum-energy company, is anxious about being seen as responsible. Have a peek at their online game, where you plan the energy supply in a city and see what consequences your choices have.