Japan: "Why do we need nuclear power?"

At Global Voices, Solana Larsen looks at conversations among Japanese citizens on Twitter. "Some urge against alarmist tweeting that could cause panic, and many more vent frustrations over safety risks." Among their concerns: the meta-connection between the unfolding Fukushima crisis and ever-increasing energy demands of big cities. Is smarter energy use part of what's needed to prevent nuclear disasters? (via @shioyama)