Fukushima Food Fight Continues
Concerns and disputes over the safety of food from Fukushima and other nearby prefectures subject to fallout from the nuclear
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Niigata
TEPCO Sets 2019 Kashiwazaki Kariwa Restart, New Niigata Gov. Says Not So Fast
The newly elected governor of Niigata has effectively put a stop to the new TEPCO attempt to restart the massive
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Niigata Election Throws Wrench In Japan Nuclear Plans
This surprising news requires a bit of back story. The sitting Niigata prefecture governor, Hirohiko Izumida has been blocking the
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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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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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Niigata Fails 2nd Nuclear Disaster Drill
The first nuclear disaster drill in Niigata in 2013 resulted in a considerable failure. This year another supposedly easier drill
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Japan Conducts Nuclear Evacuation Drill, Exposes Fleeing Citizens
As part of the effort to restart Kashiwazaki Kariwa the nearby city of Nagaoka held an evacuation drill. JAEA and Niigata
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Japan Pushes Forward On Nuclear Restarts
Chubu Electric has said they will apply for a restart inspection for unit 4 at their Hamaoka Nuclear plant. Unit
Read moreReactor 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
Read moreElevated Radiation Levels in Niigata and Akita
The ongoing aerial radiation survey has shown radiation in Niigata and Akita prefectures. Experts are trying to determine if the mountainous
Read moreNiigata Prefecture Took Lead To Help During The Disaster
While the central government was flailing during the first days of the disaster, Niigata prefecture jumped to action. A 10km
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