Fukushima

A new study suggests nuclear fallout from Fukushima caused a spike in congenital illnesses among infants in the United States. The peer-reviewed research, published in … American Babies Born Right After Fukushima Show Elevated Rate of AbnormalitiesRead more

The World is at a critical crossroads. The Fukushima disaster in Japan has brought to the forefront the dangers of Worldwide nuclear radiation. The crisis … A Nuclear War without a WarRead more

Progress remains slow on post-disaster reconstruction in the northeast, despite promises by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to speed up the work. After taking office last … 100,000 still living in temporary housingRead more

* Fukushima leaking 300 tonnes of toxic water a day into Pacific * PM Abe orders government to help Tepco contain toxic water * Admission … Japan says Fukushima leak worse than thoughtRead more

Just when it seemed things might be under control at Fukushima, we find they are worse than ever. Immeasurably worse. Massive quantities of radioactive liquids … The Fukushima Nightmare Gets WorseRead more

Radioactive cesium levels were much higher in water deep underground at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant than in samples taken closer to the … Radioactivity levels higher in water deeper undergroundRead more

Nearly 10,000 people who worked at the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant are eligible for workers’ compensation if they develop leukemia, but few are … 9,640 Fukushima plant workers reach radiation level for leukemia compensationRead more

Japan’s crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant halted cooling of a spent fuel pool at the site on April 22 to remove two dead … Fuel-rod cooling halted by ratsRead more

Radioactive cesium levels exceeding 100,000 becquerels per kilogram were measured in mud accumulated at the bottom of swimming pools at two high schools in and … Radioactive mud in Fukushima school poolsRead more