The catastrophe at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is likely to have long-term ramifications for the nuclear industry. It is not, however, expected to shrink the number of jobs in the field. In fact, in some niches, such as safety and quality control, the number may even rise. Despite the crisis, many countries still consider nuclear power an important part of their energy future. Nuclear specialists are therefore likely to remain in high demand. "The tragic events in Japan made everyone take pause, but they will not stop the recent nuclear renaissance," says Elizabeth McAndrews-Benavides, programme manager for workforce development at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington DC.
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