Daily Archives: 2012/06/06

NISA to let reactor run beyond 40 years via The Japan Times

Posted on 2012/06/06 by norma field

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency plans to conclude that the Mihama nuclear power plant’s No. 2 reactor in Fukui Prefecture is safe enough to operate beyond 40 years, the period of operation that requires safety assessments, sources said Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Official Kansai’s reactor nod puzzles via The Japan Times

Posted on 2012/06/06 by norma field

OSAKA — More than a week after the seven-prefecture and two-city Union of Kansai Governments reversed months of tough opposition to the restart of two nuclear reactors, the decision is still causing controversy among area residents who want to know … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Latest Nuclear Crisis: Getting Rid of the Radioactive Debris via The Atlantic

Posted on 2012/06/06 by kojimaaiko

KITA KYUSHU, Japan — Disposing the more than 20 million tons of rubble caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami is proving to be a difficult problem for Japan, not least because much of the rubble has been irradiated … Continue reading →

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美浜原発:２号機　４０年超も認可　炉規法改正では再審査 via 毎日新聞

Posted on 2012/06/06 by kojimaaiko

経済産業省原子力安全・保安院は６日、７月に運転開始から４０年を迎える関西電力美浜原発２号機（福井県美浜町、５０万キロワット）について１０年間延長 することを了承した。保安院内での手続きを経て近く認可する。ただし、原発の寿命を原則４０年とする原子炉等規制法（炉規法）改正案が今国会で成立する と、運転継続に再審査が必要で、今回の認可は形式的なものになる。 続きは　美浜原発:２号機　４０年超も認可　炉規法改正では再審査

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６月のごあいさつ via やなせたかしのアンパンマンショップ

Posted on 2012/06/06 by kojimaaiko

６月のごあいさつ　やなせたかし 人間なんてアホだから 殺人兵器つくったり 放射能汚染を平気でやり 地震の原因になる 地下核爆発の実験したり 何もかもメチャクチャにして いばっている なんていうことだ この宇宙の 微妙なバランスを くずしてしまって いいのか 金環日食はすごかったが 天体ショーはまだ続く ぼくもアホ人間のひとりだが こんなアホとは 種類がちがう 全文は　６月のごあいさつ

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Scholarship Recipient Report #9: Takehito

Posted on 2012/06/06 by Masaki C.

Reflections on the Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium Takehito Kamata Ph.D. Student, Higher Education The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development The University of Minnesota I would like to extend my wholehearted thanks to the Atomic Age Symposium organizers … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Recipient Report #8: Marissa

Posted on 2012/06/06 by Masaki C.

Attending the Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium was a unique opportunity that gave me greater insight into an array of differing perspectives on nuclear energy in today’s world. This experience gave me even further insight into the many different issues … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Recipient Report #7: Rika

Posted on 2012/06/06 by Masaki C.

Nuclear Politics, Silence, and Activism The discussions in the Atomic Age II Symposium highlighted both the undemocratic nature of nuclear politics and the courage of those who fight against it. One of the speakers, Jeff Patterson, pointed out three characteristics … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Recipient Report #6: Ryo

Posted on 2012/06/06 by Masaki C.

“Turning into the Wind” Reflection on the Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium May 5th, 2012 at Chicago As I was walking around the august campus of the University of Chicago, a young girl who kindly hosted me commented that Chicago … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Recipient Report #5: Sachiyo

Posted on 2012/06/06 by Masaki C.

I am deeply grateful to the organizers of the Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium for providing me the opportunity to take part in this important symposium, especially since I am currently living in the UK, where I have completed my … Continue reading →

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