Japan panel investigating unanswered questions surrounding the Fukushima disaster
A Japanese Diet-appointed panel is investigating the details surrounding the Fukushima nuclear disaster to try to determine who is telling the truth about a key phase in the Fukushima nuclear disaster: politicians or…
TEPCO admits to having ignored more warnings of Fukushima Daiichi tsunami risk
Tokyo Electric Power Company admitted to JiJi Press reporters on Tuesday that it was aware a tsunami could cause a total blackout 5 years before last March’s disaster, but did not act on…
Newly announced TEPCO directors only complicate perceived mismanagement of Fukushima disaster
Newly announced TEPCO director Yoshiaki Fujimori is a 22-year GE veteran: enformable.com/2012/05/newly-… #Fukushima — Enformable (@Enformable) May 14, 2012 There has been recent unrest in Japan related to TEPCO’s 11 new outside…
Cesium levels in rats near Fukushima Daiichi found to apparently rise in proportion to concentration of atmospheric radiation
NHK reports that over 3,100 becquerels of cesium per kilogram was detected in rats captured near Kawauchi village, which is 30 kilometers from the plant, compared to 790 becquerels per kilo, which was…
April 1st, 2011 – Team concerned about polymer sprays winding up in spent fuel pools – Chernobyl polymer experiences
From: RST09 Hoc Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:33 AM To: Lee, Richard Cc: RST01 Hoc Subject: TASKING FROM RST Richard, Please find attached two documents from the site team in Japan. Tepco…
Canadian Solar reviewing candidate sites in Fukushima Prefecture to use government-backed incentives to build solar panels
As part of reconstruction efforts, the government’s designated special zones in the disaster-stricken areas will offer tax breaks and relaxed regulations to attract companies. Solar and other renewable energies are drawing interest in…
Japan yet to admit the true cost of nuclear disaster and realize the lessons learned
This week, the central government approved a 1 trillion yen ($12.5 billion) public bailout for TEPCO, however the bailout may still not be enough as compensation costs balloon. The Fukushima nuclear disaster…
TEPCO admits at least one underage subcontractor worked at Fukushima Daiichi in April 2011
TEPCO announced that a 17 year old boy had been working in Fukushima in early April 2011, a violation of the nation’s Labor Standards Law, the JiJi Press reports. According to TEPCO, the…
Japan is first major economy to operate in modern era without nuclear energy
Japan is the first major economy to operate in the modern era without nuclear energy. The protesters demand that the nation must remain nuclear free, recognizing Fukushima as a wake up call that…
Civil group finds high levels of radiation up to 20 mSv per year at Japanese schools after restrictions lifted
Recently, a Japanese civil group said that radiation hot spots were recorded outside 26 schools in Fukushima Prefecture. The group said it obtained the information about the schools in Koriyama from municipal education…
Live streaming press conference on radiological concerns from Fukushima Disaster
May 4, 2012 -New York City, New York Japanese nuclear scientist and Japanese and U.S. medical doctors to discuss current radiological health conditions and concerns in Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor catastrophe. Source:…
The Bi-Polar Attitudes towards the nuclear threat
On April 16th – just over two weeks ago – Oregon Senator Ron Widen sent a letter to Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki seeking ways to quickly address the increasingly precarious condition of the…
Japan’s polar shift on May 5th should be remembered not forgotten
In Japan, across the country residents will be gathering to witness this monumental event, and so, the world send their messages of congratulations and solidarity in support, especially after the experiences shared over…
Memorializing the “Non-Catastrophic” Fukushima nuclear disaster
On April 23, 2012, the editorial board of the Washington Post proclaimed that the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan was “non-catastrophic.” The writers eagerly promoted nuclear power while omitting inconvenient deal-breakers such as cost, waste, safety, health…
New Zealand scientists voice concerns over “most unusual event” in 20 years of studies
Scientists in New Zealand are voicing concerns after monitoring the muttonbird population as it travels back from spending the northern summer in Japan. In 2005, scientists attached tracking devices to a portion of…
TEPCO releases plans to restart first nuclear power plant within next 24 months
TEPCO submitted a new restructuring plan to the central Japanese government industry minister Yukio Edano on Friday. The utility is hoping to raise its power rates for households by around 10 percent, cut…
Cesium contamination found in Tone River Crucian Carp over 180 km from Fukushima Daiichi
Japanese Authorities have alerted the public of measures taken to prevent contaminated fish caught over 180 kilometers (111.8 miles) from the Fukushima Daiichi plant from being shipped and sold in public markets. Chiba prefectural…
Fish and shellfish within 5 km radius of Fukushima Daiichi found contaminated by Cesium up to 12 times national standards
Newly released results of nuclide analysis of contamination in fish and shellfish within a 5 km radius of Fukushima Daiichi, has revealed concentrations of Cesium 134 and Cesium 137 in excess of the…
TEPCO used “quake-prone” circuit breakers at Fukushima Daiichi for decades despite warnings
The total loss of power at Fukushima Daiichi after the March 11th earthquake was worsened by a receiving circuit breaker of Okuma Line which despite being deemed “quake-prone” in 1978 remained installed and…
TEPCO plans to divert 1,000 tons of contaminated water per day flooding Fukushima Daiichi reactors into the Pacific Ocean
The amounts of contaminated water at Fukushima Daiichi have been increasing tremendously from groundwater and precipitation over the last year; mixing with the highly radioactive coolant water which is accumulating in the reactor…
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May 18, 2012
CaptD — Why are these things being done in SECRET?
Disaster planning is already a JOKE and things like this are only adding...
May 17, 2012
Dee — Perfectly written, Linda!
Last year, Europe invested more in SOLAR Energy than any other energy source, and Renewable Energy has created...
May 17, 2012
Thanks, Enformable — Great reporting!
Remember how complicit the U.S. media was in downplaying the radiation from Japan?
I've never seen so many synonyms of...
May 17, 2012
Russell Lowes — Hi Linda,
Your article is appreciated. I want to point out that nuclear is not a good way in which...
May 17, 2012
misitu — What worries me more is the gabions in the picture. Gabions are chicken wire baskets of stones often used in...
