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An interview with William D. Magwood, Director-General of the intergovernmental economic organisation Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is presented. It highlights his career development and his educational attainment. Magwood cites on the effect Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on the safety of nuclear power plants worldwide. He also discusses the issue on climate change towards the benefits of nuclear energy.

The article offers insight to Bruce Power nuclear generating station, located on the shore of Lake Huron, Toronto, Ontario. Topics discussed include role played by Bruce's employees in providing low-cost nuclear power to families and businesses across the province; development of life extension program for providing carbon-free nuclear electricity; and safety steps implement by the same Post-Fukushima disaster.

The article presents an interview with Kenji Tateiwa is Manager of Nuclear Power Programs at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s (TEPCO) Washington Office. Topics include measures taken by TEPCO for treatment of contaminated water after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident in Fukushima, Japan in 2011; important activities at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant; and measures taken by TEPCO to gain public confidence.

The article discusses issues in radiological protection arising from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. It describes the work being performed by the Nuclear Energy Agency's (NEA) Committee on Radiation Protection and Public Health (CRPPH). It discusses the challenges faced by the Japanese government in the areas of emergency communications, technical assessment of the accident situation, and dealing with outgoing and incoming trade.

The article presents information on the technologies developed to monitor the nuclear emissions from the spent nuclear fuel pools generated by the nuclear power stations. It mentions that the instruments for monitoring the nuclear fuel waste utilize temperature and radiation sensors along with wireless data transmission services. It also presents information on the directives issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission after nuclear accident at nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the recognition of continuous improvement of the nuclear power plant (NPP) safety and regulatory effectiveness. The author says that NPPs with successful operation have a competitive production cost, availability of power, and small accident risk. He notes that the Fukushima accident ha a great impact in the field of nuclear power, but political decision makers and the public did not lose their trust on the promise on safety.

An interview with Jay Wileman, president at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, is presented. Topics discussed include use of data analytics applications to nuclear power plants, controlling of fossil fuel applications and other industries' applications in addition to nuclear and progress of post-Fukushima development of high temperature-tolerant fuel.

An interview is presented with Jacques Regaldo, Chairman of World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). Topics discussed include WANO's involvement in United Arab Emirates nuclear power plants; interaction of WANO's regional centre in Atlanta with Institute of Nuclear Power Operations; and developments undertaken at WANO after Fukushima.

An interview with Allen Hsu of control system technology provider Doosan HF Controls Corp. is presented. He talks about applications of cellular technology in HF Controls' products, modifications made after the accident at the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan and protection measures taken in the firm's products to prevent cyber attack. He discusses business strategies of the firm to assist American nuclear power plants and measures of the firm for controlling radiation dose of employees.

The author comments on nuclear regulations and requirements established by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Topics discussed include how NRC cooperates with international community, the ITAAC ( Inspections, Tests, Analyses & Acceptance Criteria) related challenges associated with Vogtle and Summer nuclear licensees, and role played by Multinational Design Evaluation Program (MDEP) in the implementation of post-Fukushima, Japan nuclear accident modifications at nuclear plants.

The article presents an excerpt of the official transcript of proceedings of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's presentation before the Advisory Committee of Nuclear Safeguards on Fukushima Daiichi and other nuclear power plants in Japan. It describes the events that transpired during an earthquake in Japan which affected four nuclear power plants. It details the seismic attributes of the earthquake which was reportedly a magnitude nine of the Richter scale.

An interview with Laurent Stricker, chairman of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) is presented. When asked about WANO's role to ensure that all nuclear power plants are protected against an event similar to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, he refers to a Significant Operating Experience Report (SOER) given to its members. Stricker discusses how WANO helped in the Fukushima nuclear accident and its measures to ensure safe operation of nuclear power plants.

The article offers information on Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. Topics discussed include nuclear power plants of the firm, the Advanced Power Reactor producing 1400 megawatt power, measures taken after the accident in Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan such as safety inspection done by the Korean government and other organizations and a review program conducted by the Shin-Kori 3 nuclear power unit.

The article offers information on several reports related to nuclear plants. It mentions that Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) collaborated with nuclear facilities experts for their response regarding the Fukushima nuclear power plant incident in Japan. It sates that the report "Losses of Offsite Power at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants" describes the loss of offsite power at nuclear power plants in the U.S. in 2001. It includes the report regarding the accomplishments of power uprate program.