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Category Archives: News
4 New Hotspots May Face Evacuation Advisory
Monju Fast Breeder Reactor Faces Challenges
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.
Fukushima City Expands Monitoring
NHK reports that Fukushima City has expanded monitoring to 1,000 sites including public parks. Read more.
High Demand for Radiation Screening in Fukushima
Asahi reports on high demand for radiation screening. Read more.
Fukushima Problems: U.S. Design not applicable for Japan?
Asahi reports on problems related to the design of the reactors, and other influences that may have contributed to the disaster. Read more.
Japanese Parents Seek Refuge Abroad
King5 news in Washington State reports on Japanese who are seeking refuge in Washington. Read more.
Mothers form “Geiger Club”
The Wall Street Journal reports on Japanese women who are taking monitoring into their own hands, and facing social consequences. Read more.
Cattle Industry Concerns in Iitatemura
The Daily Yomiuri reports on challenges for the cattle breeding industry post Fukushima. Read more.
Vermont Yankee Relicense Moves Forward
Federal and Local politics collide with safety and economic concerns in Vermont. Read more.