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Japan lawmaker breaks taboo with nuclear fears letter for emperor via Reuters

A Japanese lawmaker handed Emperor Akihito a letter on Thursday expressing fear about the health impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, breaking a taboo by trying to involve the emperor in politics. Taro Yamamoto, who is also an anti-nuclear activist, … Continue reading

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【video】Today’s Close-up — WANTED: Workers for Fukushima Decommission via NHK

Today’s Close-up — WANTED: Workers for Fukushima Decommission

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Analysis of WHO report on Fukushima catastrophe via IPPNW

Analysis of WHO report on Fukushima catastrophe Dr. med. Alex Rosen* University Childrens Clinic Düsseldorf August 3rd, 2012 On May 23rd, 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) published what it called a “Preliminary dose estimation from the nuclear accident after … Continue reading

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Japan too slow in Fukushima health checks-rights group via Reuters

(Reuters) – A year after the Fukushima nuclear crisis, Japan’s government is still too slow in providing health checks and information to residents, leaving them confused and suspicious of authorities, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. “A year on, we … Continue reading

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Chernobyl ‘jumper’ airs Fukushima fears via The Japan Times

Singapore — Sergei Belyakov, a scientist who helped clean up debris after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, is worried about Japanese workers now risking their lives to contain the aftermath of core meltdowns at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. … Continue reading

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Mental Health of Fukushima Daiichi Workers in Focus via Global Post

Aside from the obvious fears of radiation exposure, workers at the Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex are now battling another concern: the state of their mental health. For months, important issues such as the frequency of … Continue reading

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