Hugo Best: UN report focuses on Japan nuke plant flaws

Inside report from Fukushima nuclear reactor evacuation zone

Fukushima, Japan - The Japanese government has issued the evacuation order on March 12 for the residents living within the 20 kilometer radius of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Since then, residents have left their homes, and the "no man land" has been out of touch with the rest of the world. A Japanese journalist, Tetsuo Jimbo, ventured through the evacuation zone last Sunday, and filed the following video report. He says that, inside the evacuation zone, homes,building, roads and bridges, which were torn down by Tsunami, are left completely untouched, and the herd of cattle and pet dogs, left behind by the owners, wonders around the town while the radiation level remains far beyond legal limits. Watch the video report.

Nuke fuel meltdown confirmed at three Fukushima reactors

The operator of Japan's troubled nuclear power plant's confirmed two more reactors experienced a partial fuel meltdown at the site. It had previously been thought only the No. 1 reactor had suffered such a fate. The plant's cooling systems were knocked out by March's devastating earthquake and tsunami. The official death toll from the disaster currently stands at some 14000 people. Klaus Peter Koltermann from the UNESCO intergovernmental oceanographic commission told RT that the Japanese authorities never did enough to prepare for the natural disaster that struck them. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Problem Explained (CNN)

This is the explanation video about the events which have caused nuclear reactor problems in Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. These problems were caused by earthquake and following tsunami near to Sendai town in north-east of Tokyo (en.wikipedia.org ). Here is the original source: edition.cnn.com

Nuclear collapse looms? Fukushima No. 4 reactor 'leaning'

A small group of evacuees have briefly been allowed inside the exclusion zone around Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear plant. For the first time, the government gave permission for short visits so people could gather belongings and check on their properties. Meanwhile, a recent map of contamination released by Japan shows high levels of radiation well outside the evacuation zone. Dr Robert Jacobs can help shed more light on this. He's a Research Associate Professor of Nuclear History and Culture at the Hiroshima Peace Institute. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Busby: Fukushima reactors a raging radioactive inferno

There are signs that two further reactors at Japan's troubled Fukushima plant may have gone into meltdown. Similar problems were earlier confirmed at the number one reactor. Its operators are suspected of failing to properly cool them after the earthquake. RT gets some insight on this from Professor Christopher Busby, who's from the European Committee on Radiation Risks. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Busby: Can't seal Fukushima like Chernobyl - it all goes into sea

As world marks the Chernobyl anniversary, many say that the world has failed to learn the lessons on nuclear safety that the tragedy provided. RT talks to Professor Christopher Busby, Scientific secretary of the European Committee on radiation risks, for a little more insight on 21st century's most serious nuclear crisis at Fukushima. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

'Catastrophic' radiation exposure, more blasts at Fukushima nuclear reactor

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Japan's Prime Minister has addressed the nation as fears intensify about a possible nuclear meltdown at a power-plant struck by last Friday's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. The company running the Fukushima nuclear power plant has admitted meltdown is a possibility following 2 fresh explosions at the complex. There are also fears of radioactive leakage with reports of damage to the structure protecting the reactor.

Japan's Chernobyl? Radiation pressure fears at Fukushima plant

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Japan is dealing with the aftermath of a massive tsunami. The official number killed is now 375. That's a figure which even the most optimistic estimates suggest will rise dramatically. The huge wave was caused by the biggest earthquake in the country's history. Japan has now asked the UN to send rescue teams to help deal with the disaster. Another earthquake has also hit central Japan in the past hours, although there are no reports of damage from this latest aftershock. An emergency situation has been declared at the Fukushima nuclear plant in the north east, after it was damaged. The pressure inside the reactor is rising, raising fears of a radiation leak. But Japan's nuclear safety agency says to reduce the pressure, radioactive vapor may be released, posing no risk to humans or the environment.

'Worst-case scenario: Fukushima fuel pool with plutonium catches fire'

Engineers at Japan's struggling Fukushima nuclear plant have resumed efforts to remove built-up radioactive water. It comes after a powerful aftershock forced crews to flee the area. On Tuesday Japan raised the nuclear alert around the facility to the maximum level of seven. This puts the crisis on a par with the Chernobyl disaster. The decision was based on new data showing more radiation had leaked from the damaged plant than previously thought. But officials say that the upgrade does not mean the situation has become more critical. Meanwhile, attempts to restore cooling systems at the reactors appear to be no closer to success. Nuclear engineer, Arnold Gundersen, believes the Japanese government has downplayed the extent of the disaster... RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Close-up footage of ruins at Fukushima reactor, helicopter flyover of plant

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Turning to developments in Japan, where smoke is rising yet again at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. Workers have been trying to get power back to restore the cooling systems after last Friday's powerful earthquake. They have now been evacuated from the area amid fresh concerns of a radiation leak and a potential nuclear metldown. Aerial pictures of the quake-stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant shot last Wednesday revealed the full extent of the damage of at least two of its troubled reactors: Units 3 and 4.

'Catastrophic water dump means Fukushima really out of control'

Japan is dumping more than ten thousand tonnes of radioactive water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific. Officials say this is a necessary step to free up storage space for more highly contaminated water. The government says it will not harm human health or the environment. But an independent nuclear energy consultant Shaun Burnie feels the move is likely to have serious consequences. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Video of blast at Fukushima nuke plant, radiation leak reported

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com An explosion at a Japanese nuclear power station tore down the walls of one building on Saturday as smoke poured out and Japanese officials said they feared the reactor could melt down following the failure of its cooling system in Friday's powerful earthquake and tsunami.

New hydrogen blast at Fukushima nuclear reactor after Japan quake-tsunami

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com To the latest developments in Japan now where there's been a second blast at the Fukushima nuclear plant. 11 people were injured in the explosion. The reactors are said to be intact at the moment. And officials claim there hasn't been a change in the radiation levels since the latest incident took place. At least 22 people have already been exposed to radiation - after an earlier explosion following Friday's devestating tremor and tsunami. Officials say the possibility of another blast is now unlikely. People within a 20km radius of the reactor have been evacuated to safety. There had been warnings of a three-metre high tsunami moving towards the northeast coast of Japan caused by a strong aftershock. We're now getting reports that the alert has been lifted. Prime Minister Naoto Kan has called it the worst crisis since World War II. RT's Ivor Bennett is in Sendai, one of the towns worst-affected by the huge wave.

'Fukushima nuke crisis - Chernobyl on steroids'

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Japan is struggling to control the reactors damaged by the disasterous earthquake as radiation levels continue to rise and a partial meltdown of nuclear fuel is feared in two facilities at the Fukushima plant. Workers were withdrawn after the danger of exposure peaked - the alert also saw plans to drop water from helicopters adandoned. Energy adviser Arnold Gundersen says the Japanese nuclear crisis could have disasterous consequences.

Will TEPCO survive Fukushima crisis?

The operator of Japan's crisis-hit Fukushima nuclear plant has made a record loss of 15 billion dollars. It's the country's biggest-ever corporate loss which forced the firm's director to quit. Let's discuss it with Philip White former spokesperson for the Citizen's Nuclear Information Centre, which is a science-based group that campaigns for a nuclear-free world. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Scary frontier footage of Fukushima ruins, images of robots inside reactor

Two robots sent into the reactor buildings at the Fukushima nuclear plant have found massive amounts of radiation, barring any workers from entering. The plant's operator also announced a new 9 month plan to stabilize the situation, proposing to cover the reactors with a Chernobyl-like sarcophagus. The situation at the nuclear complex remains critical, with radiation leaks and difficult access hampering progress. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Nuclear Emergency: All eyes on Fukushima

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com RT gets some expert opinion on the situation in Japan from Christopher Simons, an Associate Professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo.

Radiation caught on tape: RT talks to Fukushima zone stalker

A powerful aftershock has hit northeastern Japan, exactly a month after March's devastating earthquake and tsunami killed over 13 thousand people. Meanwhile the government is extending the 20 kilometre evacuation zone around the Fukushima nuclear plant over risks of long-term radiation. Well video journalist Tetsuo Jimbo braved the area and went within 1 and a half kilometres of the facility to document the dangerous levels of radiation there. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Close-up underwater footage of Fukushima reactor spent fuel pool in debris

TEPCO released footage for the first time on Wednesday of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant Unit 3 reactor's spent fuel pool. The fuel rods, covered in debris from the March explosions, weren't visible in the footage but officials believe they are largely undamaged. In an operation filmed by a robot camera, 40 milliliters of water was collected from the spent fuel pool. The water is contaminated with high levels of radioactive material which needs further analysis for evaluation.

'Fukushima - gross miscarriage of radiation science'

With Chernobyl's 25th anniversary reminding the world of the terrifying consequences of nuclear safety negligence, many eyes have turned to the continuing crisis in Japan. RT talks to Arnold Gundersen, Energy Adviser at Fairewinds Associates, from Vermont in the US. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

Latest super close-up footage of Fukushima wrecked nuclear reactor

Japanese officials are planning to pump out contaminated water from the stricken reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Authorities hope the measure will help resume efforts to restore the facility's cooling system. It's unclear when the operation will start, as radiation levels around the site are continuing to rise. The latest tests show it's now ten thousand times the legal limit in groundwater near the plant.

GREENPEACE Measures EXTREME RADIATION 40KM From Fukushima - Why No Evacuation?

Maximum Annual Dose In Few Days! Regardless of what anyone thinks about GreenPeace and their stance on fraudulent man made warning, this video clearly shows that levels at least 40km from the plant are EXTREMELY high! People NEED to be evacuated from the area. The Japanese government is involved in a CRIMINAL cover up that possibly extends to the IAEA and various other governments who are openly lying about the situation. Download from www.dailymotion.com GreenPeace France www.greenpeace.org Greenpeace sent a team of experts in radiation protection in the area of the plant in Fukushima. January Vande Putte, and his team are measures on average 35 km from the plant, outside evacuation zone. The team confirmed the levels of radiation than ten micro Sievert per hour in the village of Iitate, 40km northwest of central Fukushima / Daiichi and 20 km beyond the official evacuation zone. These levels are high enough to require evacuation. From a health standpoint, it is not trivial to remain in this area, especially for those "at risk" as children and pregnant women, who could receive in a few days the maximum annual dose of radiation . Learn about the situation in Japan www.greenpeace.org energie-climat.greenpeace.fr Greenpeace is NOT the issue here. Our record shows our strong opposition to man made global warming fear mongering, this has nothing to do with it! FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes <b>...</b>

Explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, at least 4 injured

Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Japanese state tv has showed pictures of an apparent explosion at the Fukushima nuclear powerplant. Radiation levels there are said to have increased rapidly. The plant has been facing a meltdown after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Friday. RT's Ivor Bennet reports from Tokyo

Chat about this story w/ Talkita

Source: http://article.wn.com/view/2011/06/01/UN_report_focuses_on_Japan_nuke_plant_flaws/

western world newspaper coos bay world news world news 2011 world news 2011 japan world news 2011 libya

Hugo Best

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

UN report focuses on Japan nuke plant flaws

No comments:

Post a Comment