Monthly Archives: April 2011

[video] “Lessons from Fukushima” via the University of Chicago News

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

The University of Chicago Alumni Association, in conjunction with Argonne National Laboratory and the Harris Energy Policy Institute, invite you to join us for a discussion that will explore the impact of nuclear energy, now and in the future. The … Continue reading →

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“Chernobyl: Distorted Reality, and Unanswered Questions” via Readers Supported News

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

We have just returned after completing an important mission in Ukraine – taking around 70 journalists from 18 countries with us to Chernobyl, nearly 25 years after the nuclear catastrophe. It was one of the largest media trips Greenpeace has … Continue reading →

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“Safety Becomes Victim in Japan’s Nuclear Collusion” via the New York Times

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

TOKYO — Given the fierce insularity of Japan’s nuclear industry, it was perhaps fitting that an outsider exposed the most serious safety cover-up in the history of Japanese nuclear power. It took place at Fukushima Daiichi, the plant that Japan … Continue reading →

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“16 prefectures’ pastures face radioactivity checks” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

The government plans to check for radioactive contamination in grass for livestock in the eastern half of Honshu to prevent contaminated beef or milk from entering the market amid the continuing crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, officials … Continue reading →

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“Nuke plants’ backups fall way short” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

Most nuclear reactors in Japan would fail to achieve a stable condition in the event that all regular power sources are lost, even though plant operators have prepared new backup power sources as well as electric generators amid the crisis … Continue reading →

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“Tepco woman took three times radiation limit” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Wednesday that one of its female employees at the crisis-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant was exposed to radiation exceeding three times the legal limit of 5 millisieverts in a three-month period. The woman, who … Continue reading →

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“Fukushima city removing schools’ topsoil” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Pref. — Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, began removing the topsoil from playgrounds at its elementary and nursery schools Wednesday, following radiation leaks from the nearby Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. Surface soil at Kaoru Elementary School and Tsurumidan … Continue reading →

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“Nuke crisis medical response team learns hard lesson” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

In the ongoing nuclear crisis, Japan’s emergency medical response team for atomic accidents learned the hard way that its state of readiness and contingency plans were not fully adequate when it came to handling its first emergency since the team … Continue reading →

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『原発復旧作業をハローワークで紹介　「時給1万円」に応募者続々』 via BIGLOBEニュース

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

原発作業員の求人がハローワークで紹介されている。時給は1万円。ただ、1日の労働は2時間だ。応募者は続々と現れ、2日で5〜60人に達した。 防護服を着た、体力を使う作業 求人は千葉県の人材派遣業者「クロテック」がハローワークに出している。募集要項によれば、時給1万円の仕事の中身は、 「福島原子力発電所復興業務。原子力発電所の外周業務。防護服を着て、規定の時間内での作業となります。体力を使う作業となります」 勤務は交代制で、労働時間は8〜17時の間の2時間。そのため、日当は2万円となる。雇用形態は試用期間3か月の正社員で、学歴、経験、資格は不問となっている。仮設住宅に住み込んでの仕事となるが、住宅費や食費は会社が負担するという。 続きは『原発復旧作業をハローワークで紹介　「時給1万円」に応募者続々』から。

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“America’s Nuclear Nightmare” via Readers Supported News

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

Five days after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, triggering the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, America’s leading nuclear regulator came before Congress bearing good news: Don’t worry, it can’t happen here. In the aftermath of the Japanese catastrophe, … Continue reading →

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