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Danger continues at Fukushima nuclear plant

Employees usually work for about two to three hours at a time, but in some areas, including highly contaminated Unit 3, they can stay only a few minutes…..

“We were just lucky that Japan was able to avoid the worst-case scenario. But
there is no guarantee this kind of luck will prevail next time.”

Japan nuclear plant still fragile: chief, SMH, February 29, 2012, Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima power plant remains fragile nearly a year after it suffered multiple meltdowns, its chief says, with makeshift equipment – some mended with tape – keeping crucial systems
running. Continue reading →

February 29, 2012 Posted by | Japan, safety | Leave a comment

Iran denounces nuclear weapons as ‘Great Sin” – West not so sure

Iran says nuclear weapons are a ‘great sin’  ABC Radio 702, 29 Feb 12, Iran condemned production of atomic weapons as a “great sin” as it called for more talks with the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog. The country is facing growing international pressure over its nuclear program, which it says is peaceful but Western powers suspect could
have a military dimension. Continue reading →

February 29, 2012 Posted by | Iran, politics international | Leave a comment

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