Source: NHK World
Date: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 18:55 +0900 (JST)
A reactor at the Genkai nuclear power plant in western Japan was shut down automatically on Tuesday, following a technical glitch with the unit's cooling system.
Kyushu Electric Power Company, the plant's operator, says no one was hurt and there have been no changes in radiation levels monitored near the plant.
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency says the Number 4 reactor at the plant stopped operations at around 1:40 PM on Tuesday, after abnormalities in the steam condenser of its cooling system were signaled by equipment.
Tuesday's suspension has left the utility with only one of its 6 nuclear reactors in operation.
Editor's Note: Map of Genkai Nuclear Power Plant below.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
10/3/2011 NRC: Dominion's post-quake response appropriate
Source: Forbes
Date: 10.03.11, 05:44 PM EDT
by: MICHAEL FELBERBAUM
MINERAL, Va. -- Two nuclear reactors at Dominion Virginia Power's North Anna Power Station did not sustain any significant damage from the Aug. 23 earthquake and the company responded appropriately when the reactors were automatically shut down, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Monday.
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Editor's Note: North Anna Nuclear Generating Station shown in map below.
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Date: 10.03.11, 05:44 PM EDT
by: MICHAEL FELBERBAUM
MINERAL, Va. -- Two nuclear reactors at Dominion Virginia Power's North Anna Power Station did not sustain any significant damage from the Aug. 23 earthquake and the company responded appropriately when the reactors were automatically shut down, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Monday.
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Editor's Note: North Anna Nuclear Generating Station shown in map below.
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10/3/2011 Pronuclear Iwanai mayor re-elected
Source: The Japan Times
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 JST
Kyodo
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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 JST
Kyodo
SAPPORO — The mayor of Iwanai, Hokkaido, was
re-elected Sunday in a landslide victory over an antinuclear challenger
who opposed his plans to restart two local nuclear reactors.
Yuji Kamioka, 61, secured a third four-year term
after pledging stricter oversight of Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s
Tomari nuclear plant, defeating former town assembly member Miyuki
Oishi, 63, who had called for a referendum on restarting the reactors.
Iwanai is 10 km from the nuclear power plant.
Voter turnout was 56.42 percent, with Kamioka drawing 5,167 votes and Oishi managing just 1,658.
The election came a week after one in Kaminoseki,
Yamaguchi Prefecture, in which the mayor was re-elected over an
antinuclear challenger who opposed Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s plan to
build a nuclear power plant there.
Editor's Note: Below is a map showing the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant mentioned above.
Editor's Note: Below is a map showing the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant mentioned above.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
9/30/2011 Obama Administration Banking On Next-Generation Nukes
Source: Forbes
Date: 9/30/2011
by: Jeff McMahon
The Fukushima nuclear disaster has done nothing to deter the Department of Energy from its pursuit of next generation and small modular nuclear reactors, according to the DOE’s First Quadrennial Technology Review, released Wednesday.
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Date: 9/30/2011
by: Jeff McMahon
The Fukushima nuclear disaster has done nothing to deter the Department of Energy from its pursuit of next generation and small modular nuclear reactors, according to the DOE’s First Quadrennial Technology Review, released Wednesday.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
9/30/2011 Japan Panel Confirms Nuclear Agency's Attempts To Control Public Opinions
Source: Dow Jones Newswires via Fox Business News
Date: September 30, 2011
by: Mitsuru Obe
TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- An independent panel advising the Japanese trade and industry ministry confirmed Friday that the ministry's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency was involved in attempts by utilities to manipulate public opinion on nuclear power.
Between 2005 and 2009, NISA officials asked plant operators to encourage employees to attend public meetings and symposiums and express opinions in favor of nuclear energy, according to the panel's report.
The panel said that the revelations may further undermine public confidence in nuclear energy after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
Copyright © 2011 Dow Jones Newswires
Editor's Note: On the one hand I am happy to see this reported, but what a skimpy article! It made me want to add supplemental materials with regards to the blatant nuclear propaganda that has been used to downplay the severity and risks of the Fukushima nuclear crisis and the hazards of radioactive fallout.
Dr "Brainwasher" Yamashita Speaks: "Don't Worry about Cesium" (Mar. 24, 2011)
Dr. "Brainwasher" Yamashita Speaks 2: "I Can't Take Any Responsibility"
Date: September 30, 2011
by: Mitsuru Obe
TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- An independent panel advising the Japanese trade and industry ministry confirmed Friday that the ministry's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency was involved in attempts by utilities to manipulate public opinion on nuclear power.
Between 2005 and 2009, NISA officials asked plant operators to encourage employees to attend public meetings and symposiums and express opinions in favor of nuclear energy, according to the panel's report.
The panel said that the revelations may further undermine public confidence in nuclear energy after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
Copyright © 2011 Dow Jones Newswires
Editor's Note: On the one hand I am happy to see this reported, but what a skimpy article! It made me want to add supplemental materials with regards to the blatant nuclear propaganda that has been used to downplay the severity and risks of the Fukushima nuclear crisis and the hazards of radioactive fallout.
Dr "Brainwasher" Yamashita Speaks: "Don't Worry about Cesium" (Mar. 24, 2011)
Please click on "cc" button to show English subtitles. Dr. Shunichi Yamashita is Radiation Health Risk Management Advisor of Fukushima.
He was a professor at Nagasaki University when appointed on Mar. 19, and now Vice President of Fukushima Medical University.
He was a professor at Nagasaki University when appointed on Mar. 19, and now Vice President of Fukushima Medical University.
Dr. "Brainwasher" Yamashita Speaks 2: "I Can't Take Any Responsibility"
Please click on "cc" button to show English subtitles.
Dr. Shunichi Yamashita is Radiation Health Risk Management Advisor of Fukushima. He was a professor at Nagasaki University when appointed on Mar. 19, and now Vice President of Fukushima Medical University.
He has preached "radiation exposure up to 100mSv/yr is safe" during his many brainwashing lectures in Fukushima and is widely criticized. This video is a segment from the Q&A session of the Symposium called "From Nagasaki To Fukushima," held at Aoyama Kaikan, Tokyo, on May 20, 2011.
Dr. Yamashita, whom some Japanese have started to call Dr. Shunichi "Damashita" Yamashita - Yamashita "who tricked" - is one of the 32 people charged with "bodily injury through negligence in the conduct of occupation" by journalist Mr. Hirose. Please watch his press conference video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt1p-tftdaU
For more information on Yamashita and how the brainwashing was done in Fukushima, please visit EX-SKF blog:
http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/search/label/Shunichi%20Yamashita
For other incredible remarks by Yamashita, please watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guw-lee4vio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgaBUDFeb4
Translation and captioning by tokyobrowntabby.
The German-subtitled version is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcXJXvkAtcw&feature=feedu
Dr. Shunichi Yamashita is Radiation Health Risk Management Advisor of Fukushima. He was a professor at Nagasaki University when appointed on Mar. 19, and now Vice President of Fukushima Medical University.
He has preached "radiation exposure up to 100mSv/yr is safe" during his many brainwashing lectures in Fukushima and is widely criticized. This video is a segment from the Q&A session of the Symposium called "From Nagasaki To Fukushima," held at Aoyama Kaikan, Tokyo, on May 20, 2011.
Dr. Yamashita, whom some Japanese have started to call Dr. Shunichi "Damashita" Yamashita - Yamashita "who tricked" - is one of the 32 people charged with "bodily injury through negligence in the conduct of occupation" by journalist Mr. Hirose. Please watch his press conference video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt1p-tftdaU
For more information on Yamashita and how the brainwashing was done in Fukushima, please visit EX-SKF blog:
http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/search/label/Shunichi%20Yamashita
For other incredible remarks by Yamashita, please watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guw-lee4vio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgaBUDFeb4
Translation and captioning by tokyobrowntabby.
The German-subtitled version is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcXJXvkAtcw&feature=feedu
10/1/2011 Anti-nuclear rallies staged across US
Source: NHK World
Date: Sunday, October 02, 2011 09:16 +0900 (JST)
by: Shery Ahn
Anti-nuclear rallies have been staged across the United States amid growing concerns about the safety of the nation's more than 100 nuclear reactors.
Demonstrations held on Saturday at 15 locations in the US were inspired by the accident at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March.
Americans are increasingly concerned about the safety of 104 nuclear reactors in the country. A recent tornado and an earthquake shut down over a dozen reactors on the east coast.
In New York City, people gathered at a park along the Hudson River to participate in a rally organized by a civic group.
The group is demanding the shutdown of the 40-year old Indian Point nuclear reactors in New York State. Roughly 20-million people live within 80 kilometers of the facility, which is located close to 2 earthquake fault lines.
A Japanese woman living in New York City told other participants that mothers in Fukushima are living in constant fear of exposure to radiation. She said everyday they must decide if it's safe to play outdoors and if their children should wear masks.
Some said the accident in Fukushima changed their opinions about nuclear power and they now think a meltdown could happen anywhere.
Others said radiation released into the environment is not just a tragedy for Japan but a problem for the entire international community.
Editor's Note: Map of Indian Point Energy Center appears below.
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Date: Sunday, October 02, 2011 09:16 +0900 (JST)
by: Shery Ahn
Anti-nuclear rallies have been staged across the United States amid growing concerns about the safety of the nation's more than 100 nuclear reactors.
Demonstrations held on Saturday at 15 locations in the US were inspired by the accident at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March.
Americans are increasingly concerned about the safety of 104 nuclear reactors in the country. A recent tornado and an earthquake shut down over a dozen reactors on the east coast.
In New York City, people gathered at a park along the Hudson River to participate in a rally organized by a civic group.
The group is demanding the shutdown of the 40-year old Indian Point nuclear reactors in New York State. Roughly 20-million people live within 80 kilometers of the facility, which is located close to 2 earthquake fault lines.
A Japanese woman living in New York City told other participants that mothers in Fukushima are living in constant fear of exposure to radiation. She said everyday they must decide if it's safe to play outdoors and if their children should wear masks.
Some said the accident in Fukushima changed their opinions about nuclear power and they now think a meltdown could happen anywhere.
Others said radiation released into the environment is not just a tragedy for Japan but a problem for the entire international community.
Editor's Note: Map of Indian Point Energy Center appears below.
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9/24/2011 Small Businesses in Disaster Areas Pin Hopes on "Social Fund"
Source: Japan 7 Days
Date: Saturday September 24, 2011
by: Minori Takao
A new business model called the "social fund" is giving hope to businesses in the areas afflicted by the March earthquake and tsunami. The approach allows anyone who wants to help a organization revive itself get the process going by contributing funds. As little as 10,000 yen ($130) is acceptable.
More than 40,000 small and midsize firms in the three hardest-hit prefectures are thought to have suffered damage. Many of them have been unable to take out new bank loans because of existing debts for previous purchases. The "social fund" could be their last resort.
Date: Saturday September 24, 2011
by: Minori Takao
A new business model called the "social fund" is giving hope to businesses in the areas afflicted by the March earthquake and tsunami. The approach allows anyone who wants to help a organization revive itself get the process going by contributing funds. As little as 10,000 yen ($130) is acceptable.
More than 40,000 small and midsize firms in the three hardest-hit prefectures are thought to have suffered damage. Many of them have been unable to take out new bank loans because of existing debts for previous purchases. The "social fund" could be their last resort.
10/1/2011 Decontamination efforts accelerate in Fukushima
Source: NHK World
Date: Saturday, October 01, 2011 22:32 +0900 (JST)
by: Kanako Sachno
Municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture affected by the nuclear accident in March are stepping up efforts to decontaminate public buildings and restore key infrastructures.
The move comes after the Japanese government lifted an evacuation advisory on Friday for 5 municipalities located between 20 and 30 kilometers from the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
After the March 11th disaster, residents in these municipalities were advised to prepare to evacuate in case of an emergency at the nuclear plant.
The city of Minamisoma has placed priority on removing radioactive substances from public facilities such as parks, schools and roads.
Contractors are replacing surface soil with uncontaminated soil. But they say it's becoming difficult to procure the necessary amount of soil due to increasing demand.
In Kawauchi Village, residents have begun to patrol the community against burglaries. It is feared that the cancellation of the government advisory could make it easier for burglars to prey on the community.
The central government has yet to come up with concrete measures, including financial assistance, to support the municipalities' restoration efforts.
Date: Saturday, October 01, 2011 22:32 +0900 (JST)
by: Kanako Sachno
Municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture affected by the nuclear accident in March are stepping up efforts to decontaminate public buildings and restore key infrastructures.
The move comes after the Japanese government lifted an evacuation advisory on Friday for 5 municipalities located between 20 and 30 kilometers from the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
After the March 11th disaster, residents in these municipalities were advised to prepare to evacuate in case of an emergency at the nuclear plant.
The city of Minamisoma has placed priority on removing radioactive substances from public facilities such as parks, schools and roads.
Contractors are replacing surface soil with uncontaminated soil. But they say it's becoming difficult to procure the necessary amount of soil due to increasing demand.
In Kawauchi Village, residents have begun to patrol the community against burglaries. It is feared that the cancellation of the government advisory could make it easier for burglars to prey on the community.
The central government has yet to come up with concrete measures, including financial assistance, to support the municipalities' restoration efforts.
Friday, September 30, 2011
3/23/2011 Nuclear Illinois Helped Shape Obama View on Energy in Dealings With Exelon
Source: Bloomberg
Date: Mar 23, 2011 9:58 AM CT
by: John McCormick
If Illinois were a country, it would have the world’s 12th-largest number of nuclear power reactors, behind China and ahead of Sweden.
No other U.S. state generates more energy through fission. Exelon Corp. (EXC), which operates all 11 of the state’s reactors, is no stranger to President Barack Obama. The Chicago- based company has served as a source of campaign contributions and also created environmental and political challenges to navigate.
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Date: Mar 23, 2011 9:58 AM CT
by: John McCormick
If Illinois were a country, it would have the world’s 12th-largest number of nuclear power reactors, behind China and ahead of Sweden.
No other U.S. state generates more energy through fission. Exelon Corp. (EXC), which operates all 11 of the state’s reactors, is no stranger to President Barack Obama. The Chicago- based company has served as a source of campaign contributions and also created environmental and political challenges to navigate.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
9/29/2011 Fukushima prefecture struck by major tremor
Source: NHK World
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011 20:07 +0900 (JST)
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 jolted Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Thursday.
The Meteorological Agency says the tremor occurred shortly after 7 PM, centered off Fukushima Prefecture.
The agency says there was no tsunami.
The quake registered a maximum intensity of 5-plus on the Japanese scale of zero to 7.
Tokyo Electric Power Company says the quake has not interfered with its attempts to stabilize three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, crippled since the nuclear crisis began in March.
The utility adds that no changes have been observed in data on radiation levels measured at monitoring posts near the crippled plant.
Editor's Note: This quake was downgraded to a Magnitude 5.1 by the USGS.
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Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011 20:07 +0900 (JST)
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 jolted Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Thursday.
The Meteorological Agency says the tremor occurred shortly after 7 PM, centered off Fukushima Prefecture.
The agency says there was no tsunami.
The quake registered a maximum intensity of 5-plus on the Japanese scale of zero to 7.
Tokyo Electric Power Company says the quake has not interfered with its attempts to stabilize three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, crippled since the nuclear crisis began in March.
The utility adds that no changes have been observed in data on radiation levels measured at monitoring posts near the crippled plant.
Editor's Note: This quake was downgraded to a Magnitude 5.1 by the USGS.
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9/27/2011 U.S. secretly asked Japan to help dump nuclear reactors
Source: asahi.com
Date: 9/27/2011
The United States secretly sought Japan's support in 1972 to enable it to dump decommissioned nuclear reactors into the world's oceans under the London Convention, an international treaty being drawn up at the time.
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Date: 9/27/2011
The United States secretly sought Japan's support in 1972 to enable it to dump decommissioned nuclear reactors into the world's oceans under the London Convention, an international treaty being drawn up at the time.
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