SimplyInfo.org Fukushima Update; September 25, 2017
A number of individual events have taken place recently. We review them here. Communities rebuilding after the 3-11 earthquake have
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Fukushima Radioactive Boar Create New Problems
Wild boar are a problem across Japan, damaging crops and showing up in populated areas. The boar in Fukushima are
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A Fukushima Update; September 7, 2016
A number of individual events have taken place related to the disaster. They are worth noting but didn’t warrant their
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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; What Will The Future Be?
Many media reports tried to document the 5th anniversary of the 3-11 disaster. Some gave it superficial coverage. Others tried
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The Reopening Of Naraha Fukushima, What The Press Failed To Mention
The press has widely reported the reopening of Naraha as the government uses it as a PR tool. Much of
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Sendai Prepares To Restart Amid Protests And Concerns
UPDATE: AP has reported that Sendai has restarted. One of the reactors at Sendai nuclear plant prepares to restart Tuesday
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New Problems & Challenges Plague Fukushima
As June wanes we find more delays, more problems and new admissions about the extent of the disaster. TEPCO introduced
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Fukushima Businesses Cut Off, Youth Don’t Plan To Return
A new plan was announced by TEPCO and the Japanese government that would terminate compensation payments to businesses impacted by
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Fukushima Bird Populations Continue To Decline
A new study tracking the bird populations in Fukushima found a decline in population and in diversity. An even more
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1000 Homes In Fukushima To Be Demolished
1000 homes are set to be demolished after they were previously decontaminated. Most homes had suffered significant damage due to
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Bizarre Nuclear Evacuation Drill Held In Kyushu Japan
A drill was held that included three prefectures near the Genkai nuclear plant. The drill included a scenario where 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
Read moreNew Fukushima Evacuation Revelations From First Responders
This information was found buried in a HiCare conference report from later in 2011. They explained their response as radiation
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Abe Approves Of Non Existent Evacuations Plans For Sendai
Prime minister Abe said that he approves of the evacuation plans around the Sendai nuclear plant and that he considers
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Fukushima Disaster Interviews Clear Up Evacuation Of Daiichi Question
A new report released by Kyodo News seems to clear up what transpired and who may have wanted to abandon
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Japanese Govt.; Evacuating Around Fukushima Daiichi Would Take 5 Days
Interviews given to the government investigation of the Fukushima disaster and released by Asahi Shimbun showed the reality of evacuation
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Naraha Near Fukushima Daiichi To Reopen Next Year
Officials are hoping to reopen Naraha next year after decontamination work is completed. City officials are working on efforts to
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Rokkasho Nuclear Site; Impossible To Evacuate Residents
The Aomori governor weighed in on the stalled safety review of the Rokkasho nuclear fuel site and how they are
Read moreSimplyInfo.org Fukushima & Nuclear News Roundup; May 4 2014
Tritium levels at the Fukushima Daiichi site have jumped by 17 trillion becquerels since January. There is new concern that
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US Nuclear Regulator Refuses To Fix Evacuation Zone Flaws
While Japan is implementing larger evacuation zones and comprehensive evacuation zone plans after the Fukushima disaster, the US has decided
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Drone Photographs Fukushima Evacuation Zone
A drone camera has been used to take panorama photos inside the evacuation zone. Taichi Furuhashi and the Center For Spacial
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One Fukushima Evacuation Town Reopens
Part of Tamura city has been reopened by the government but few plan to return. Mostly the older residents have
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Mainichi Investigation Creates New Fukushima Scandal
A news report earlier this week showing how the Japanese government had manipulated radiation data for the evacuation zone has
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US Thyroid Experts Consider Nuclear Public Protection Plans Insufficient
The American Thyroid Association published an update in 2012 on their stance regarding nuclear radiation and thyroid health. The guidance
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German Nuclear Industry Faces Slew Of New Problems
An unpublished report from experts in Germany has identified unaccounted for earthquake risk in two German nuclear reactors. Germany is
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Nuclear Evacuation Risks Still Unsolvable In Japan
The NRA has issued a number of improvements for evacuation planning in the event of a nuclear disaster. They have
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NRA Releases New Radiation Zone Maps
The NRA has released new radiation “fly over” maps. The newest scans were done in September of 2013. They showed
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Japan Govt. Declared Evacuation Too Expensive, IAEA Promotes More Sea Dumping
A government trip to research how the response to the Chernobyl disaster was conducted but the report was never made
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Fukushima Clean Up Effort May Be Futile, People Being Forced To Return.
More people are beginning to question the efforts to decontaminate areas in Fukushima. With a price tag that could reach
Read moreGAO Find NRC Is Ignoring Nuclear Evacuation Impact
The GAO has released a report showing the NRC has downplayed and ignored significant risks in the event of a
Read moreFamily Of Deceased Fukushima Hospital Patients Sue TEPCO
The families of 4 hospital patients in Okuma Fukushima who died in the chaos of the nuclear disaster have filed
Read moreTEPCO Cites 6 Years For Total Property Loss
Six Years For Total Loss On Fukushima Properties TEPCO has admitted a time frame for total loss on property claims.
Read moreRecovered SPEEDI Data From Evacuation Zone – In English
Radiation data was recovered recently from the radiation stations within the evacuation zone. The data was put out but only
Read moreFrench Nuclear Institute Shows Disaster Would Devastate Country
A study by the French nuclear safety agency IRSN showed a single INES 7 nuclear disaster would be a major
Read moreAsahi Shimbun; US Evacuation Of Yokosuka Naval Base Was Not Voluntary
Asahi Shimbun has uncovered more details about the early events of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. What they uncovered fills some
Read moreIssues At Fukushima Daiichi And More Nuclear Changes In Japan
Denki Shimbun raises concerns about the delays in the new ALPS water decontamination system to be used at Fukushima Daiichi.
Read moreJapan To Set Up Fallout Shelters For Residents Living Near Nuclear Power Plants
Japan’s nuclear regulator has announced the need for 50 fallout shelters for residents living near nuclear power plants. Some of
Read moreNRA Issues New Evacuation Standards
The NRA in Japan issued a new set of evacuation criteria. The new levels are much more strict than IAEA
Read moreJapan’s Nuclear Emergency Zone Study Shows Worldwide Deficiencies
Japan’s new nuclear agency released a series of radiation release and plume path models. These are based on a 30km
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