Fukushima R&D To Weld Containment Equipment Hatch Closed
From the IRID 2015 report, there is a research plan to weld shut the containment equipment hatches from the inside.
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Something Incredible Found In Fukushima Muon Scan
As we process the information released related to the second muon scan of Fukushima Daiichi unit 2 a number of
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Another Worker Drops Dead At Fukushima Daiichi
A worker has died at Fukushima Daiichi. The report (machine translated below) indicates he was found dead around 10:39 in
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First Fukushima Unit 2 Muon Scans Dispute New Scan Results
We reported in September 2015, the results of the Nagoya University muon scans of unit 2. These scans are less
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Fukushima Unit 2 Muon Scan Not So Conclusive
TEPCO and IRID released a set of reports on the muon scan of unit 2. This is a follow up
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Pokemon Spotted At Fukushima Daiichi
TEPCO has reported Pokemon have been spotted on the grounds of Fukushima Daiichi. They did not specify what ones were
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Japan’s Business Lobby Bails On Nuclear
We have tracked this issue since 2011, but this is an unexpected turn. Japan’s business lobby(Keidanren) has been loudly pushing
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What Windscale Can Tell About The Future Of Fukushima Daiichi
The decommissioning authority managing the long term response to the Fukushima Daiichi disaster site has cited three previous nuclear disasters
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Radioactive “Glass” Found In Lungs Of Fukushima Workers
A study published in March of 2016 found insoluble cesium lodged in the lungs of some of the highly exposed
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NRA Tells TEPCO To Reduce Radioactive Water In Reactor Buildings At Fukushima
NRA has instructed TEPCO to deal with the radioactive water in the reactor building basements at Fukushima Daiichi. The request
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Melted Fuel To Be Sampled From Fukushima Reactors Containment
A contract announcement confirms new plans for the melted reactors at Fukushima Daiichi. Efforts are underway to develop the equipment
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NDF Tries To Walk Back Fukushima Daiichi Sarcophagus Admission
After news inadvertently leaked via NHK that the decommissioning authority (NDF) for Fukushima Daiichi was considering a Chernobyl type sarcophagus
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Fukushima Daiichi Decommissioning Takes A Horrible Turn
NHK reports that the decommissioning authority in charge of dealing with the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster is now considering
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Japan’s Nuclear Industry Takes Two Major Hits
Just this week, Japan’s nuclear industry has seen two major hits to the restart plans. Anti-nuclear advocate Satoshi Mitazono was elected
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Cat. 5 Typhoon To Hit Taiwan Soon
A massive category 5 typhoon is set to hit Taiwan Thursday night into Friday (Taiwan is 12+ hours on the
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SimplyInfo.org Chat Has Moved
The chat system has had a periodic update to a new instance of the application. The updated version can be
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Fukushima Radioactive Glass Microparticles In Tokyo Confirm Other Findings
A new report out of a geochemistry conference in Japan gives new insight into previous research on the meltdowns at
Read moreSimplyInfo.org; Chat May Be Down
Chat may be down currently. We have a trouble ticket in with the hosting service. This article would not be
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Diablo Canyon May Have Leaked Significant Radioactivity In Recent Years
Some unusual radiation readings may provide clues to a significant set of radiation leaks at Diablo Canyon back in 2015.
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Fukushima Daiichi Manga To Be Available In English
The Fukushima Daiichi Manga released a few years ago will be made available in English in 2017. Advance purchase is
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Fukushima Rice To Be Sold In London
Fukushima rice will be available for sale in the UK starting in July. It will also be supplied to some
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Fukushima Frozen Wall Report For June 23 2016
Another update to the frozen wall was released. The new report shows some minor changes. The unit 1 section continues
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Fukushima Frozen Wall Progress Report – June 22
TEPCO injected cement near parts of section 1 of the frozen wall on June 8. South sections of the frozen
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TEPCO Admits To Cover Up Of Meltdowns At Fukushima Daiichi
“I would say it was a cover-up,” Hirose told a news conference. “It’s extremely regrettable.” TEPCO put out a press
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Fukushima Scandal; What IS A Meltdown?
The recent TEPCO investigation into events during the early phase of the Fukushima Disaster raised a few questions. TEPCO claims
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DPJ May Take Legal Action Against TEPCO For Meltdown Scandal
TEPCO’s “third party” investigation of their actions during the initial disaster has landed them in more trouble. The report insinuated
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TEPCO Tries To Shift Blame For Hiding Meltdowns
The 3rd party investigation prompted by Niigata prefecture concluded that TEPCO’s president instructed company officials to not mention the word
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Fukushima Frozen Wall Progress And Failures
The frozen wall at Fukushima Daiichi has seen some minor progress amid ongoing problems with freezing portions of the wall.
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Ex NRA Head Blasts Japan’s Nuclear Safety Screening
Former regulator and seismologist Kunihiko Shimazaki blasted the current safety screening methods being used by Japan’s NRA. He cites that the
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Fukushima Unit 2 Muon Scan Shows No Fuel In Reactor
TEPCO released preliminary information from the second muon scan of unit 2 at Fukushima Daiichi. This scan finds no fuel
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Highly Radioactive Fukushima Town Reopens
The town of Katsurao currently has radiation levels of 20-50 mSv/year, with some areas above the 50 mSv/year level. 20
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Fukushima Soil Road Reuse Plan Ignores Significant Risks
The government plan would take any contaminated soil under the 8000 bq/kg hazardous waste limit and use it to build
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Govt. To Allow Two Fukushima Fish Species To Be Sold
A sale ban has been lifted for Fukushima caught flounder and conger fish. These two species along with many others
Read moreJapan To Meet Summer Peak Power Demand With Solar
Japan is now following the path of Germany where solar power may meet the peak power demand during summer. Japan
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Zeolite Fibers Found Effective In Removing Cesium 137 From Fukushima Rivers
A new study by researchers in Japan found that zeolite-polymer fiber materials were effective in filtering out low levels of
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Chubu Power Wants To Restart Damaged Reactor
The Hamaoka nuclear plant sits near one of the most dangerous earthquake faults in Japan. If this wasn’t concerning enough,
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TEPCO Begins Small Debris Removal On Fukushima Unit 1
NHK announced late last week that TEPCO has begun removing small debris off the top of Fukushima unit 1 with
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Japan; Still Radioactive (Video)
Asuperdry reported quite a bit during 2011 when the disaster hit, showing people radiation readings and other information. This new
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Possible Causes Of Fukushima Frozen Wall Failures
TEPCO reported last week that roughly 10% of the frozen wall is not working. Currently only certain sections are being
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5 At TEPCO Home Office Knew Of Meltdown Manual
TEPCO admitted via Asahi Shimbun that 5 people at TEPCO’s home office in Tokyo knew of the meltdown manual as
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