SimplyInfo.org; Fukushima 11th Anniversary Report

Our annual report on the Fukushima disaster is out. We look at the long-term impact, a new understanding of the

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On The Anniversary of The Fukushima Disaster, Remember This

Much of the reporting on the 10th anniversary of the triple disaster on 3-11 focuses on the empty towns, and

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The Fukushima Disaster Recovery That Wasn’t

Since the initial evacuations, the Japanese government has been telling people they will go home very soon. The disaster is

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SimplyInfo.org 2019 Annual Report On The Fukushima Disaster

SimplyInfo.org’s 2019 report on the Fukushima Disaster is now available. Our comprehensive report covers the technical, health, ecological and social

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Fukushima Disaster Costs Soar

New estimates have been released for the expected costs for the Fukushima disaster. These costs are broken down by the

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Japan’s Nuclear Disaster Evacuation Myth; Not Enough Buses

Asahi Shimbun continues to investigate Japan’s nuclear evacuation plans. This time they looked at the availability of buses to evacuate

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Asahi Shimbun Releases Yoshida Fukushima Testimony In English

Asahi Shimbun has finally released a translation of the Yoshida testimony on the Fukushima Disaster. The interviews caused controversy when

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New Documents Released Admit Concerning Events During Fukushima Disaster

Asahi Shimbun obtained a copy of Masao Yoshida’s testimony to the government investigation into the nuclear disaster. Yoshida was the

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TEPCO Needs To Disclose Melted Fuel Locations

TEPCO released some rather rosy estimations of the meltdowns at Fukushima Daiichi back in November 2011. These estimations at the

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TEPCO; Alligator Tears And Excuses Among Admissions Of Failure & More Delays

TEPCO released a quarterly report required as part of the TEPCO “reform plan”. TEPCO attempts to make excuses for their

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More Rising Contamination, NRA Says Fukushima Leaking To The Sea

Cesium levels rose again today in the 1-2 groundwater well near the sea. Groundwater observation hole No.1-2 were detected at:

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Former Fukushima Daiichi Chief Dies Of Cancer

Masao Yoshida, chief at Fukushima Daiichi during the 2011 disaster died of esophageal cancer Tuesday in Tokyo.  Yoshida’s actions during

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TEPCO; More Leaking Contamination, TIPS Exploration & Debris Analysis

TEPCO announced a number of new leaks over the weekend. Tritium levels were going up including in the port. TEPCO

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Reactor Restarts & Why TEPCO Should Die To Spare Japan

TEPCO has started another PR effort. The current president of TEPCO met with local mayors near Kashiwazaki Kariwa, the nuclear

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Fukushima Puts Contaminated Soybeans To Market

10 tons of soybeans were sent to market from Date City, Fukushima prefecture. All of the samples listed show contamination.

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Government To Fukushima Evacuees, Offer Dosimeters Rather Than Clean Up

In an exchange that was shocking even for all we have seen in the 2+ years since the disaster, the

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2011 Disaster Recovery Funds Given To Nuclear Plant Operators

Disaster recovery funds would be assumed to allocated to the people, communities and local businesses directly impacted by the disaster.

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Documentary About Fukushima Children Wins Film Festival

The film A2 by Ian Thomas Ash won the Nippon Visions Film Festival non animation category. The event took place

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Govt Food Testing In Japan Shows Food Roulette Still Exists

Asahi Shimbun recently promoted a sort of “all clear” on food consumption in Fukushima. The claim was that meals were

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Fukushima Rice To Be Bought By Govt., Mixed Into Japan’s Rice Reserves

Japan’s national government will buy up 40,000 tons of Fukushima rice, including rice from the evacuation zones (as long as

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Japan Govt. Secretly Backtracks On Decontamination Efforts

While the Abe government has announce they will accelerate decontamination efforts Asahi Shimbun has found out that the opposite is

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TEPCO “Changes” Contamination Levels In Groundwater

TEPCO has yet again changed their statements on cesium contamination in the groundwater testing at the plant. Efforts to gain

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TEPCO Shows Off Work To Press, Still Doesn’t Know Where Melted Fuel Is

TEPCO did another event for the selected press to come see certain parts of Fukushima Daiichi. The tour appears to

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New Fukushima Admissions Buried In TEPCO Reporting

TEPCO’s reporting as of late has made knowing what is going on a serious challenge. They still release rather important

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The Marketing-Speak Of The UNSCEAR Report On Fukushima

Friday much of the media reported a declaration that there were no health impacts from Fukushima. This wasn’t even close

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UN Human Rights Report On Fukushima Finds Considerable Problems

The UN Human Rights Council report issued this month in an advanced edition spells out many issues that exist after

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Fukushima & Nuclear News Roundup; Friday May 31st

TEPCO asks for more money, fishermen still can’t fish in today’s news roundup. (graphic by 281_antinuke) TEPCO asks for another

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ALPS System Fails To Remove All Contamination As Planned

Testing of the ALPS decontamination system at Fukushima Daiichi has failed a critical test of the filtration system. Minyu-Net is

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TEPCO To Build Real Sized Reactor Model To Determine Fuel Removal Plan

TEPCO plans to build a mock reactor in Fukushima to work out issues related to removing fuel and dismantling the

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