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Radiation Cloud Over Europe, Not ‘Harmless’ to Those near Unknown Source, Nuclear Expert Says via EnviroNews

Posted on 2017/11/12 by nfield

An airborne plume of radioactive ruthenium 106 from a nuclear accident was detected “in the atmosphere of the majority of European countries,” from late September through mid-October, according to France’s Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety Institute (IRSN) — but the source is still … Continue reading →

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Radioactive traces detected across Europe ‘came from Russia’ via Independent

Posted on 2017/11/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Concentrations of Ruthenium-106 not harmful to human health, says French agency A radioactive cloud of pollution that spread across Europe in September and October likely originated in Russia, or possibly Kazakhstan, French nuclear authorities believe.   The potential nuclear accident that launched the cloud … Continue reading →

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Newspaper changes an “annoying” photo　 新聞が「迷惑な」写真を差し替え via Fukushima 3.11 Voices

Posted on 2017/10/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

FACTS ARE DISAPPEARING FROM THE MEDIA  報道から消えていくファクト When we are outside of Fukushima, or of Japan, it is difficult for us to realize to what extent it has become difficult to speak of radio-contamination and the risk of exposure. 福島の、いや日本の外にいると放射能汚染や被ばくリスクについて語ることがどれだけ難しくなっているかがわかりません。 … Continue reading →

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Andreyeva Bay gears up to send away more old nuclear fuel via Bellona

Posted on 2017/10/26 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The second bundle of 22,000 spent nuclear fuel rods are set to leave the submarine maintenance base of Andreyeva Bay as part of an ongoing effort to secure Cold War radioactive hazards lurking near the Russian-Norwegian border, a Russian official … Continue reading →

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Kazakhstan Opts for Nuclear Engagement, Not Deterrence via Huff Post

Posted on 2017/10/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

[…] . In 1991, Kazakhstan hosted one of the largest nuclear test sites of the Soviet empire, as well as the fourth largest nuclear arsenal in the world, larger than those of the UK, France, and China combined. Although wedged … Continue reading →

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South African Reshuffle Irks ANC Allies, Zuma Confidant to Oversee Nuclear Deal via US News and World Report

Posted on 2017/10/18 by nfield

[…] Zuma is unpopular with many investors after sacking respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan in March, a move that hit South African financial assets and helped tip the country’s credit ratings into “junk” territory. He changed six ministers in all … Continue reading →

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Protesters Broke Into a Nuclear Power Plant to Prove How Badly Defended It Is via Fortune

Posted on 2017/10/12 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Greenpeace activists broke through two security barriers and launched fireworks inside the grounds of a French nuclear plant on Thursday to highlight the vulnerability of the plants to attacks. The environmentalist group issued video footage showing several of its members … Continue reading →

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Of the power of having nuclear weapons via The Valdosta Daily Times

Posted on 2017/09/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Through the years, I have always wondered why, except for China, the only nations that are permanent members of the United Nations are nations that are considered white: Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. They all have nuclear … Continue reading →

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Reprocessed nuclear fuel returned to Japan for reactor use via The New York Times

Posted on 2017/09/21 by yukimiyamotodepaul

TOKYO — Nuclear fuel reprocessed in France returned to Japan on Thursday for use in a reactor as the country tries to burn more plutonium amid international concerns about its stockpile. Kansai Electric Power Co. said the shipment arrived for … Continue reading →

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Nuclear scientists from abroad converge for conference in Carlsbad via Current-Argus

Posted on 2017/09/16 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Olivier Ravat was stunned by the Carlsbad community’s support for burying nuclear waste near the city. The nuclear criticality engineer from Pelussin, France, said there would be protests in his home country should a project similar to the Waste Isolation … Continue reading →

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