"Germans’ Deep Suspicions of Nuclear Power Reach a Political Tipping Point"

A New York Times "Memo from Berlin" by Alan Cowell examines the roots of Germany's powerfully effective anti-nuclear movement, which has succeeded in reversing Chancellor Angela Merkel's plans to extend operations at 17 atomic reactors. 7 reactors have already been permanently closed in direct response to the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, and the remaining 10 will be shut down for good by 2022.