Category Archives: News

Non Profit Group Safecast Crowdsources Radiation Data in Japan

Posted ago by koholanui

Click here for video This PBS News Story covers Safecast, an organization mapping radiation data levels in Japan and Beyond, and explains what their mission is.  Click here for video  Safecast is deserving of support in their important work.  We …

4 New Hotspots May Face Evacuation Advisory

Posted ago by Dan

Read more:  From Daily Yomiuri Online. Share on Facebook

Monju Fast Breeder Reactor Faces Challenges

Posted ago by Dan

New York Times report that engineers are working to repair damage to the Monju reactor near Kyoto.  Damage occurred before the March 11 earthquake.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Fukushima City Expands Monitoring

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NHK reports that Fukushima City has expanded monitoring to 1,000 sites including public parks.  Read more. Share on Facebook

High Demand for Radiation Screening in Fukushima

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Asahi reports on high demand for radiation screening.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Fukushima Problems: U.S. Design not applicable for Japan?

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Asahi reports on problems related to the design of the reactors, and other influences that may have contributed to the disaster.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Japanese Parents Seek Refuge Abroad

Posted ago by Dan

King5 news in Washington State reports on Japanese who are seeking refuge in Washington.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Mothers form “Geiger Club”

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The Wall Street Journal reports on Japanese women who are taking monitoring into their own hands, and facing social consequences.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Cattle Industry Concerns in Iitatemura

Posted ago by Dan

The Daily Yomiuri reports on challenges for the cattle breeding industry post Fukushima.  Read more. Share on Facebook

Vermont Yankee Relicense Moves Forward

Posted ago by Dan

Federal and Local politics collide with safety and economic concerns in Vermont.  Read more. Share on Facebook