New Plan To Inspect Fukushima Unit 1 Unveiled
IRID has published a new plan to complete phase 2 of the robot containment inspection of unit 1 at Fukushima Daiichi. The initial plan involved dropping the shape changing robot down to the basement level of the containment structure. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of Fukuleaks.org
Fukushima to turn to third-party mediator to resolve claims dispute with TEPCO
The Fukushima prefectural government, exasperated by Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s foot-dragging, plans to turn to a third-party organ for the first time to resolve a dispute over damages arising from the 2011 nuclear disaster. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of The Asahi Shimbun
Fukushima to accept final disposal of low-level radioactive waste
Fukushima Gov Masao Uchibori has told the environment minister the prefecture will accept the final disposal at an existing facility of low-level radioactive waste generated by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, becoming the first municipality in Japan to do so. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of Japan Times
Radiation monitoring center opens in coastal Fukushima
MINAMI-SOMA, Fukushima Prefecture–A research headquarters to monitor radiation levels from the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant around the clock opened here Nov. 16. CLICK TO READ MORE Courtesy of The Asahi Shimbun
Tepco completes sea wall to keep tainted Fukushima No. 1 water from reaching sea
Tokyo Electric Power Co. announced completion Monday of a 780-meter coastal wall along the heavily damaged reactor buildings of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of Japan Times
New environment chief vows to engage communities targeted for nuclear waste facility in Japan
Newly appointed Environment Minister Tamayo Marukawa said Thursday the ministry will continue to lobby Fukushima residents to back the construction of storage and disposal facilities for radioactive waste generated by the Fukushima nuclear crisis. CLICK FOR MORE courtesy of Japan Times
Nearly 700,000 tons of radioactive water stored at Fukushima plant
Almost 700,000 tons of radiation-contaminated water have accumulated at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. disclosed Sept. 4. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of The Asahi Shimbun
The 4-Steps Round Up 09.04.2015
Photo source: Fukushima Diary STEP 1 EDUCATE & SAFEGUARD One of my mentors told me to start living like you already have cancer because of #Fukushima. Here are some good ways to help mitigate against the effects of fallout for you and your family. http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-food/diet-recommendations-to-lower-risk-of-exposure-to-Fukushima-radiation.php#radiation STEP 2 EVACUATE #FUKUSHIMA NOW The latest U.N. sanctioned report […]
Fukushima nuclear disaster evacuees promised 2017 return but ‘ineffective’ clear-up may take 200 years
Radiation levels in the abandoned towns near the power plant in Japan are 19 times higher than that considered safe for humans. CLICK FOR MORE Courtesy of the Daily Mirror
The 4-Step Round Up 08.28.2015
Photo by Alchetron STEP 1 EDUCATE & SAFEGUARD I met with a NRC official this week about Palo Verde Nuclear Generating System here in AZ. He said everything was in the ‘green’ for 2014! Our State and County officials however have an unrealistic view of what the potential dangers may be from the only desert […]
