Breaking: Nuclear Alert Issued in Japan

Forward to a Friend Having trouble viewing this issue? Click here. Refer a Friend to Energy and Capital.

Breaking: Nuclear Alert Issued in Japan By Jeff Siegel | Monday, July 9th, 2012 They told me I was crazy. Less than two months after the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant melted down, I told a group of investors at a green energy conference that Japan would absolutely not abandon nuclear power as a contributor to its energy economy. Perhaps I encountered a lot of criticism because the images were still so fresh; but I knew, despite the snickers and the mocking from the audience, that the Land of the Rising Sun would never completely kick nuclear to the curb. Sure, the rapid development of solar and wind power will replace some of Japan's older nuclear power plants. That's already well under way. But it won't be enough — at least, not any time within the next 20 years — to end the nation's reliance on nuclear power. And I don't say this to be critical of solar and wind. After all, I've been supporting and profiting from renewables for well over a decade now... There's just no denying that without nuclear power, blackouts continue to threaten Japan. And this is why I was so confident in my prediction last spring. Of course, that's old news at this point. And aside from the satisfaction of being right about Japan restarting some of its nuclear power plants, my nearly year-old prediction isn't going to help us make any money today. But this is... Advertisement Millions are Clueless about This Emerging Technology MIT scientists, top stock analysts, and power companies agree: This technology is about to shake up America's energy future — launching one firm's share price several thousand percent in the process. The only problem is it's been shrouded in secrecy for the past four years. So most investors won't know about it until the biggest gains are already made. If you're looking for a potentially life-changing opportunity, you have to see this.  Busted Bureaucrats! Last Thursday a reactor at the Ohi nuclear power plant in western Japan began generating power. Government officials breathed a sigh of relief — for about an hour... Turns out only moments after the Ohi reactor went back online, the final investigative commission report on the Fukushima disaster was released. The report claims the Fukushima disaster was man-made because it could have been avoided had industry officials and TEPCO (the power plant's operator) not intentionally postponed safety measures that would have avoided reactor stoppages. The report goes on to suggest that collusion among the government, regulators, and the utility itself had allowed lax preparation and precautions. As a result of the report, protesters have doubled their efforts to keep Japan's nuclear power plants shut down for good. But that's not going to happen. I'm not saying Japan's nuclear power plants are safe enough to be operational. I have no idea; I'm not an expert in nuclear safety and I haven't been to Japan in years. Here's what I do know: Those with the purse strings to dictate policy want nuclear back. And that's exactly what they're getting. Advertisement Over $50 Trillion in Spending Up for Grabs Global infrastructure improvements are becoming big business. In total, an astonishing $50 trillion will flow into the global infrastructure marketplace for airports, roads, seaports, energy facilities, schools, hospitals, rail links — the list goes on and on. And this "perfect storm" of infrastructure demand can make you a very wealthy person — if you know where to look... That's why I urge you to click here to watch this blockbuster presentation that reveals three global giants that play a pivotal role in this worldwide build-out.  Nuclear's Comeback A very powerful business lobby in Japan has succeeded in getting nuclear power back online in Japan. Their main argument: Japanese businesses could not handle any possible disruptions in power output — particularly at a time when the economy is under such intense pressure. Of course, Japan has already survived peak summer and winter energy demand with little or no nuclear power online. And the economy continued to grow while the nation experienced no significant energy shortages. But one year does not make a valid case study for those companies that live and die by a steady supply of power. It is for this reason that Japan will slowly and cautiously begin to fire up its nuclear power capacity again. But here's the catch... The industry and the government will be under such scrutiny this time around, safety — and more importantly, the diffusion of information about safety improvements — will be center stage. And this is where we have an opportunity to make some money. Just as Japan has doubled its efforts to integrate cheaper forms of solar power into its grid, the nation is quadrupling its efforts to integrate new safety mechanisms that will allow the nuclear power industry to once again grow — and to do so without the headwinds of public opposition. Now, since the Fukushima crisis went down we've seen dozens of “new” technologies hit the news streams. The problem is nearly all of these “new” technologies don't actually exist yet — outside of theory. And they're certainly not ready to be integrated any time soon. But there is one — an advanced nuclear fuel technology — that we believe is about to completely revitalize Japan's nuclear power industry for one simple reason: This advanced nuclear fuel technology nearly eliminates any threat of meltdown. My friends, if that ain't a game-changer, I don't know what is... Needless to say, I'm putting together a report on this advanced nuclear fuel technology right now. It'll be available exclusively to Energy and Capital readers in just three days. To a new way of life and a new generation of wealth... Jeff Siegel @JeffSiegel on Twitter Jeff is the co-founder and managing editor of Green Chip Stocks, an independent investment research service focusing primarily on alternative energy and organic & natural food markets. He has been a featured guest on Fox, CNBC, and Bloomberg Asia, and is the author of the best-selling book, Investing in Renewable Energy: Making Money on Green Chip Stocks. For more on Jeff, go to his editor's page.   I liked this article | I did not like this article Follow Energy and Capital on The Bottom Line Related Articles French Nuclear Investment Opportunities 4 Tubes Fail at California Nuclear Plant The Saudis' Secret Recently... Efficiency is Key Investing in Solar to Sell More Oil Record $91.6 Billion Invested Last Year Uncovered: Japan's Secret Solar Plan Ending the Frack War

This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us . You can manage your subscription and get our privacy policy here. Energy and Capital, Copyright © 2012, Angel Publishing LLC, 1012 Morton St, Baltimore, MD 21201. All rights reserved. No statement or expression of opinion, or any other matter herein, directly or indirectly, is an offer or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or financial instruments mentioned. While we believe the sources of information to be reliable, we in no way represent or guarantee the accuracy of the statements made herein. Energy and Capital does not provide individual investment counseling, act as an investment advisor, or individually advocate the purchase or sale of any security or investment. Neither the publisher nor the editors are registered investment advisors. Subscribers should not view this publication as offering personalized legal or investment counseling. Investments recommended in this publication should be made only after consulting with your investment advisor and only after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company in question. Unauthorized reproduction of this newsletter or its contents by Xerography, facsimile, or any other means is illegal and punishable by law. Please note: It is not our intention to send email to anyone who doesn't want it. If you're not sure why you're getting this e-letter, or no longer wish to receive it, get more info here, including our privacy policy and information on how to manage your subscription.