Thursday, June 11, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Even For A Robot, Fukushima Is Too Much To Handle
Even For A Robot, Fukushima Is Too Much To Handle
"So TEPCO sent in a robot that was supposed to be able to function in such high levels of radiation to inspect the No. 1 reactor and help them figure out how to extract the melted fuel, but that didn't work -- probably because they're flying blind and no one is willing to admit it"
"So TEPCO sent in a robot that was supposed to be able to function in such high levels of radiation to inspect the No. 1 reactor and help them figure out how to extract the melted fuel, but that didn't work -- probably because they're flying blind and no one is willing to admit it"
Monday, March 23, 2015
There's A Dead Cat At The Bottom Of Fukushima Unit 1
There's A Dead Cat At The Bottom Of Fukushima Unit 1
"First of all, it's not an "accident." TEPCO cut corners to save money, and this is the predictable result.
And who are they kidding? The containment vessel melted, too. They didn't scan the containment area because they don't want us to know that. That fuel is out there. And we can probably assume the same about Unit 2."
"First of all, it's not an "accident." TEPCO cut corners to save money, and this is the predictable result.
And who are they kidding? The containment vessel melted, too. They didn't scan the containment area because they don't want us to know that. That fuel is out there. And we can probably assume the same about Unit 2."
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Fukushima Radiation Found in Sample of Green Tea from Japan
Fukushima Radiation Found in Sample of Green Tea from Japan
"Four years after the multiple explosions and melt-downs at Fukushima, it seems the scary stories have only just begun to surface."
"Four years after the multiple explosions and melt-downs at Fukushima, it seems the scary stories have only just begun to surface."
Monday, March 16, 2015
Four Years Since Fukushima, Calls Grow for Nuclear-Free World
Four Years Since Fukushima, Calls Grow for Nuclear-Free World
"Four years since disaster struck the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 11, 2011—with nightmare yet to abate—the call for a future beyond nuclear power also continues."
"Four years since disaster struck the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 11, 2011—with nightmare yet to abate—the call for a future beyond nuclear power also continues."
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Despite Worrisome Volcano Warning, Nuclear Restart Approved for Japanese Plant
Despite Worrisome Volcano Warning, Nuclear Restart Approved for Japanese Plant
"Despite recent warnings from seismology experts about activity at a nearby volcano, local officials in Japan have approved the first restart of a nuclear power plant since the Fukushima disaster and meltdown in 2011."
"Despite recent warnings from seismology experts about activity at a nearby volcano, local officials in Japan have approved the first restart of a nuclear power plant since the Fukushima disaster and meltdown in 2011."
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Mainstream US Corporate Media Ignore Increased Fukushima Water Radioactivity
Mainstream US Corporate Media Ignore Increased Fukushima Water Radioactivity
"According to The Japan Times, the news gets worse: "In addition, materials that emit beta rays, such as strontium-90, which causes bone cancer, also shattered records with a reading of 1.2 million becquerels, the utility said of the sample"."
"According to The Japan Times, the news gets worse: "In addition, materials that emit beta rays, such as strontium-90, which causes bone cancer, also shattered records with a reading of 1.2 million becquerels, the utility said of the sample"."
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
'Remember Fukushima': Thousands Rally Against Nuclear Restart in Japan
'Remember Fukushima': Thousands Rally Against Nuclear Restart in Japan
""Don't forget Fukushima" was the message Tuesday morning as roughly 16,000 people gathered in downtown Tokyo to protest the restart of Japan's nuclear power plants."
""Don't forget Fukushima" was the message Tuesday morning as roughly 16,000 people gathered in downtown Tokyo to protest the restart of Japan's nuclear power plants."
Friday, September 19, 2014
Leader of Fukushima Study: “Intense exposure” headed toward US west coast; Plume traveling very fast via oceanic jet
www.enenews.com/leader-fukushima-study-intense-exposure-headed-west-coast-plume-traveling-very-fast-oceanic-jet-releases-radioactive-water-impact-california-coastal-areas-prolonged-period-video
"Presentation by Dr. Vincent Rossi, oceanographer at the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems"
"Presentation by Dr. Vincent Rossi, oceanographer at the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems"
Sunday, September 14, 2014
The Fukushima Disaster Continues to Worsen
www.alternet.org/world/fukushima-disaster-continues-worsen
"Radioactive water flows continuously into the Pacific at the rate of about 107,600 gallons per day."
"Radioactive water flows continuously into the Pacific at the rate of about 107,600 gallons per day."
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Thyroid Cancer in Young People Surges in Fukushima Since Nuclear Meltdown
Thyroid Cancer in Young People Surges in Fukushima Since Nuclear Meltdown
"The impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown on the region's young people is starting to add up."
"The impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown on the region's young people is starting to add up."
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
In Landmark Decision, TEPCO to Pay Victim's Family in Fukushima Suicide Case
In Landmark Decision, TEPCO to Pay Victim's Family in Fukushima Suicide Case
"A Japanese court has ordered the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to pay damages to the family of a woman who killed herself after being forced to flee the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011."
"A Japanese court has ordered the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to pay damages to the family of a woman who killed herself after being forced to flee the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011."
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
US sailors prepare for fresh legal challenge over Fukushima radiation
www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/20/us-navy-sailors-legal-challenge-fukushima-radiation-tepco
"$1bn lawsuit accuses Tepco of failing to avoid the accident and of lying about radiation levels that have caused health problems to themselves and their families stationed in Japan"
"$1bn lawsuit accuses Tepco of failing to avoid the accident and of lying about radiation levels that have caused health problems to themselves and their families stationed in Japan"
Thursday, August 7, 2014
TEPCO: Fukushima Was Much, Much Worse Than We Said
TEPCO: Fukushima Was Much, Much Worse Than We Said
"TEPCO's new appraisal of the Fukushima No. 3 reactor building shows that all – or nearly all – of the fuel rods contained inside melted onto the floor of the containment vessel."
"TEPCO's new appraisal of the Fukushima No. 3 reactor building shows that all – or nearly all – of the fuel rods contained inside melted onto the floor of the containment vessel."
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Fukushima's Children are Dying 福島の子供
www.nukefree.org/editorsblog/fukushimas-children-are-dying-0
"But a wide range of independent studies confirm heightened infant death rates and excessive cancers among the general population. Excessive death, mutation and disease rates among local animals were confirmed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and local journalists."
"But a wide range of independent studies confirm heightened infant death rates and excessive cancers among the general population. Excessive death, mutation and disease rates among local animals were confirmed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and local journalists."
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
News Flash: Fukushima Is Still a Disaster | Common Dreams
News Flash: Fukushima Is Still a Disaster | Common Dreams
"The corporate media silence on Fukushima has been deafening even though the melted-down nuclear power plant’s seaborne radiation is now washing up on American beaches.
Ever more radioactive water continues to pour into the Pacific."
"The corporate media silence on Fukushima has been deafening even though the melted-down nuclear power plant’s seaborne radiation is now washing up on American beaches.
Ever more radioactive water continues to pour into the Pacific."
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Japan Ousts Nuclear Critic in Regulatory Reshuffling | Common Dreams
Japan Ousts Nuclear Critic in Regulatory Reshuffling | Common Dreams
"Japan's government announced Wednesday it is reshuffling the country's top nuclear regulating body by ousting an outspoken critic of the nuclear industry and replacing him with an ardent supporter of nuclear power."
"Japan's government announced Wednesday it is reshuffling the country's top nuclear regulating body by ousting an outspoken critic of the nuclear industry and replacing him with an ardent supporter of nuclear power."
Friday, May 2, 2014
Nuclear Experts Raise Concerns Over Giant 'Ice Wall' at Fukushima | Common Dreams
Nuclear Experts Raise Concerns Over Giant 'Ice Wall' at Fukushima | Common Dreams
"Nuclear experts are casting doubt on Japan's plans to build a giant underground "ice wall" surrounding the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility in a bid to stop dangerous radiation leaks."
"Nuclear experts are casting doubt on Japan's plans to build a giant underground "ice wall" surrounding the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility in a bid to stop dangerous radiation leaks."
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