Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Earthquakes Rattle Fukushima Region Once More | Common Dreams
Earthquakes Rattle Fukushima Region Once More | Common Dreams
"Once again revealing its perilous geographic location, a pair of earthquakes shook the ground near the damaged nuclear power plant at Fukushima on Tuesday."
"Once again revealing its perilous geographic location, a pair of earthquakes shook the ground near the damaged nuclear power plant at Fukushima on Tuesday."
Fukushima meltdown? Mystery steam rising over Reactor 3
www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2217953/fukushima_meltdown_mystery_steam_rising_over_reactor_3.html
"Fukushima's Reactor Building 3 exploded on 13th March 2011 as a result of a hydrogen buildup, breaching the building's containment and emitting a huge plume of radiation. The reactor itself is in meltdown.
And now fresh plumes of steam have been seen coming out the structure."
"Fukushima's Reactor Building 3 exploded on 13th March 2011 as a result of a hydrogen buildup, breaching the building's containment and emitting a huge plume of radiation. The reactor itself is in meltdown.
And now fresh plumes of steam have been seen coming out the structure."
What The Hell Is Happening At Fukushima Reactor 3?
What The Hell Is Happening At Fukushima Reactor 3?
"We know that TEPCO has lied all along, and I don't think our own government is going to tell us even if something is going on (under the law, they have the authority to lie to us in order to prevent panic that would affect the food supply). So it's not unreasonable to assume that whatever's going on, it's usually a lot worse than what the Powers That Be will admit.
Because when corporate interests have become synonymous with those of a nation's government, the safety of the citizens is way down on the priority list."
"We know that TEPCO has lied all along, and I don't think our own government is going to tell us even if something is going on (under the law, they have the authority to lie to us in order to prevent panic that would affect the food supply). So it's not unreasonable to assume that whatever's going on, it's usually a lot worse than what the Powers That Be will admit.
Because when corporate interests have become synonymous with those of a nation's government, the safety of the citizens is way down on the priority list."
Monday, December 30, 2013
Homeless People Recruited for Dangerous Fukushima Clean-Up Are then Underpaid and Exploited
www.alternet.org/world/reuters-investigation-finds-homeless-recruited-work-fukushima-nuclear-clean
"The homeless men cleaning up the nuclear disaster end up getting less than minimum wage."
"The homeless men cleaning up the nuclear disaster end up getting less than minimum wage."
Homeless Japanese Being 'Recruited' To Clean Up Fukushima Disaster | Common Dreams
Homeless Japanese Being 'Recruited' To Clean Up Fukushima Disaster | Common Dreams
"Private labor contractors in Japan are "recruiting" homeless individuals throughout the country, luring them to perform clean-up work in the areas near the destroyed nuclear power plant at Fukushima for less than minimum wage."
"Private labor contractors in Japan are "recruiting" homeless individuals throughout the country, luring them to perform clean-up work in the areas near the destroyed nuclear power plant at Fukushima for less than minimum wage."
Monday, December 23, 2013
Harvey Wasserman Wants You to Know the Truth About Fukushima
Harvey Wasserman Wants You to Know the Truth About Fukushima
"At Fukushima Unit 4, the impending removal of hugely radioactive spent fuel rods from a pool 100 feet in the air presents unparalleled scientific and engineering challenges."
"At Fukushima Unit 4, the impending removal of hugely radioactive spent fuel rods from a pool 100 feet in the air presents unparalleled scientific and engineering challenges."
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
US Sailors: Response to Fukushima Emergency Resulted in Cancer | Common Dreams
US Sailors: Response to Fukushima Emergency Resulted in Cancer | Common Dreams
"U.S. sailors who were part of the emergency response effort in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima nuclear meltdown in 2011 are now reporting numerous forms of cancers they say are a direct result of being exposed to radiation fallout from the disaster."
"U.S. sailors who were part of the emergency response effort in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima nuclear meltdown in 2011 are now reporting numerous forms of cancers they say are a direct result of being exposed to radiation fallout from the disaster."
Monday, December 16, 2013
The Permanent Crisis at Fukushima | Common Dreams
The Permanent Crisis at Fukushima | Common Dreams
"Why isn’t the international community making more of a noise about Fukushima? Is it because the big voices on the international stage are all pro-nuclear power themselves?
Sooner or later, for all our sakes, our leaders are going to have to get their hands dirty at Fukushima."
"Why isn’t the international community making more of a noise about Fukushima? Is it because the big voices on the international stage are all pro-nuclear power themselves?
Sooner or later, for all our sakes, our leaders are going to have to get their hands dirty at Fukushima."
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Japan's Deadly New 'Fukushima Fascism' | Common Dreams
Japan's Deadly New 'Fukushima Fascism' | Common Dreams
"Fukushima continues to spew out radiation. The quantities seem to be rising, as do the impacts.
"Fukushima continues to spew out radiation. The quantities seem to be rising, as do the impacts.
The site has been infiltrated by organized crime.
There are horrifying signs of ecological disaster in the Pacific and human health impacts in the U.S.
But within Japan, a new State Secrets Act makes such talk punishable by up to ten years in prison."
Friday, December 6, 2013
Leaky Fukushima Tanks Were Built With Illegal Labor
Leaky Fukushima Tanks Were Built With Illegal Labor
"Storage tanks at the Fukushima nuclear plant like one that spilled almost 80,000 gallons of radioactive water this year were built in part by workers illegally hired in one of the poorest corners of Japan, say labor regulators and some of those involved in the work."
"Storage tanks at the Fukushima nuclear plant like one that spilled almost 80,000 gallons of radioactive water this year were built in part by workers illegally hired in one of the poorest corners of Japan, say labor regulators and some of those involved in the work."
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Leak Forces Shut Down of Fukushima Water Decontamination Unit | Common Dreams
Leak Forces Shut Down of Fukushima Water Decontamination Unit | Common Dreams
"One of the "crucial" units to decontaminate toxic wastewater at the Fukushima nuclear power plant was shut off Sunday after a leak of hydrochloric acid was found."
"One of the "crucial" units to decontaminate toxic wastewater at the Fukushima nuclear power plant was shut off Sunday after a leak of hydrochloric acid was found."
TEPCO Downplays Huge Risks Involved in Removing Fukushima Fuel Rods
TEPCO Downplays Huge Risks Involved in Removing Fukushima Fuel Rods
"Arnie Gunderson: Agencies overseeing cleanup like the IAEA are biased towards defending and promoting nuclear power."
"Arnie Gunderson: Agencies overseeing cleanup like the IAEA are biased towards defending and promoting nuclear power."
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