Prosecutors Seize Fukushima Plant Chief Testimony, May Prosecute
Prosecutors investigating the Fukushima nuclear disaster have seized previous testimony of Fukushima plant chief Masao Yoshida. They attempted to interrogate
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Oi Nuclear Plant May Be Shut Down In July
Oi nuclear plant will need to shut down for refueling in July of this year. It may take a considerable
Read moreFukushima Evacuation Zone Debris To Be Incinerated
NHK is reporting that work will begin in the portion of Minamisoma that was part of the evacuation zone to
Read moreGerman Push For Renewable Energy Creates Job Boom
Much has been made by the nuclear power industry about how many jobs they claim to create. The numbers in
Read moreRobots To Clean Fukushima Daiichi
TEPCO has announced that they will begin using robots to clean the interiors of reactor buildings 1 to 3 beginning
Read moreAnother Bad Week For Nuclear Power
There seems to be more and more of these lately. Worldwide it wasn’t a good week for nuclear power. Japan
Read moreGiant Radioactive Ball Of Tape Found In Tottori
Yomiuri reports an approximately meter square ball of discarded radioactive tape was found near the Tottori Japan Rail station. The
Read moreAsk fukuleaks.org/web A Question!
Have a question about how nuclear technology works? Maybe you always wanted to know something about the Fukushima disaster? Or
Read moreAn In Depth Look At Japan’s Rokkasho Nuclear Facility
We were tipped off by a reader about the deep problems at the Rokkasho nuclear facility in Japan. The facility
Read moreNamie To Conduct Independent Radiation Exposure Exams
Namie town has teamed up with Hirosaki University to do independent examinations for any children from the town who want
Read moreNRA Subtly Dooms Tsuruga Nuclear Plant
Japan’s NRA declared a fault under the Tsuruga nuclear plant to be active recently. Since Japan’s laws prohibit a nuclear
Read moreAnimal Rescue Volunteers Arrested By Fukushima Govt In Evac Zone
Hachiko Coalition is reporting that Leo and Hiroshi Hoshi, both animal rescue volunteers who have been feeding and rescuing the
Read moreWho Really Needs Japan’s Nuclear Plants
Kyodo News mentions that 9 industries in Japan want the nuclear plants turned back on. They specifically name 2 of
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 moreTEPCO New Video; Unit 1 Needed Venting Again Weeks After Disaster
In a new video release by TEPCO, managers discussed venting the unit 1 reactor again almost two weeks after the
Read moreTEPCO Former Chairman Questioned By Prosecutors
The former chairman of TEPCO, owner of the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant was questioned by prosecutors in a criminal
Read moreMore Innovative German Solar Projects
Germany is building a solar power tower on a former military base in Brandenburg. 252,000 panels will create 61mw of power.
Read moreOi Reactors Will Have To Shut Down Sept 2013, Restart In Question
Reuters is reporting that the two operating reactors at the Oi nuclear plant in Japan will have to shut down
Read moreTEPCO’s Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Plant May Be Over Active Faults
Japan’s nuclear regulator says the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant may be sited over active faults. If the faults are found
Read moreNew Paper: Gamma Radiation Damage To Fukushima Units 1- 4 Spent Fuel Pools
fukuleaks.org/web has released another new paper taking an in depth look into the ongoing challenges at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
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 morefukuleaks.org/web Releases New Paper On Unit 4 Explosion
Our ongoing research of the disaster at Fukushima Daiichi has found some additional insight into the explosion events at unit
Read moreJapan’s New Nuclear Safety Challenges Utilities & Municipalities
Japan’s new nuclear regulator has given more information about what will be expected from power companies if they intend to
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 Has More Bad News For Japan’s Nuclear Industry
The NRA announced that they considered it “difficult” to complete checks on all of Japan’s nuclear plants within 3 years.
Read moreJapan; New Government, What Happens To Nuclear Policy?
The new LDP government has declared their intent to back track the government plan to phase out nuclear power. The
Read moreSimplyInfo Work Used As Evidence In Sierra Club Federal Petition
A recent report by SimplyInfo.org on the problems at Ft. Calhoun nuclear station involving the containment building was added as
Read moreUS Nuclear “Expert” Suggests Japan’s Failed Regulatory Habits As Solution
US nuclear advocate Richard Meserve, who also happens to be a nuclear power company executive is advising Japan’s new nuclear
Read moreFt. Calhoun Containment Structure Failures Admitted
Representatives from Ft. Calhoun’s operator OPPD, hired engineering firms, and the NRC held a meeting Wesnesday to discuss details of
Read moreOnly 9.6% In Japan Want Continuation Of Nuclear Power
A recent Jiji News poll asked about public sentiment on nuclear power. Only 9.6% want a continuation of nuclear power.
Read moreUS Fed Investigators Probe Nuclear Company, Seize Assets
Alternate Energy Holdings Inc is the subject of a US Department of Justice investigation and the US Securities & Exchange
Read moreUS Nuclear Industry Meltdown
The issues have been lining up for a perfect storm of problems for the nuclear industry lately. It wasn’t just
Read moreTaiwan’s Risky Nuclear Program
Taiwan currently has 4884 MWe of nuclear power capacity by means of 3 active plants and 6 reactors, which makes up
Read moreSalem Unit 1, No Timeline For Restart
Reuters is reporting no timeline for restarting unit 1 at Salem after a high wave from hurricane Sandy took out
Read moreJournal Features German Nuclear Phase Out In Special Issue
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, one of the oldest publications on such matters is featuring a series of articles on
Read moreJapan Nuclear Offsite Centers In Disaster Prone Locations
JCP is reporting that the offsite centers created to provide a “safe” place for local officials to deal with a
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Developing Repair Plan, No Restart In Plans Yet
The Wall Street Journal is quoting the owner of the Salem nuclear plant as being in the process of developing
Read moreSalem Nuclear Plant Still Offline, Broken Water Pumps
We reported last night that the Salem nuclear plant didn’t just suffer water intakes clogged with debris from Hurricane Sandy
Read moreOyster Creek Sees High Water, Possible Power Outage As Sandy Makes Landfall
Oyster Creek is now seeing elevated water as Sandy makes landfall in the area. Barnegat Bay is the area near
Read moreSandy Batters East Coast, Nuclear Plants Stay Online
According to the NRC website updated for today there have been no changes to nuclear plant power output. Sandy is
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