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Fukushima kids to wear radiation dose badges

Fukushima School Rule: Dosimeters for Kids, WSJ By Hiroyuki Kachi, 9 June 11, After the disclosure that much more radiation leaked from the stricken nuclear Fukushima Daiichi than previously estimated, local authorities in towns and cities nearby are taking as many precautions as they can – particularly for schoolchildren. One city in Fukushima prefecture is taking no chances: Date city, located about 60 kilometers northwest of Fukushima Daiichi, has decided to deliver basic radiation monitoring devices to all 8,000 kids in its schools.

The devices to be delivered to students, schoolkids and kindergarten attendees are badge-type dosimeters, rather than hi-tech electronic beeping equipment, according to an official at a local education committee. After being worn for a month or so, the dosimeters will be sent to a research laboratory to check radiation levels. Likely costing about 3,000 yen apiece, it is still undecided when all kids will receive their badges…..http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2011/06/09/fukushima-school-rule-dosimeters-for-kids/

June 10, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | - Fukushima 2011