Japan:Fukushima City begins decontamination work

Laaska News Oct. 18,2011

 

Fukushima City has launched a massive campaign to clean up radioactive materials, with the ultimate goal of decontaminating all homes and public facilities.

Japan:Decontamination plan compiled

Laaska News Oct. 11,2011

The Japanese Environment Ministry has come up with a revised plan to clear away radioactive substances from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Belgium:IAEA reports incident at Belgian nuclear waste sit

Laaska News Oct. 6,2011

A UN nuclear agency says 3 people are being checked for radiation exposure at a nuclear-waste processing facility in Belgium.

The International Atomic Energy Agency made the announcement in Vienna on Wednesday.

FRANCE:French nuclear agency declares accident terminated

Laaska News  Sept. 13,2011

France:Explosion occurs at French nuclear facility

Laaska News  Sept. 12,2011

Japan:Radioactive water still threatens to overflow

Laaska News  June 16,2011

The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is under pressure to ensure the flawless operation of a system to decontaminate radioactive water, which threatens to overflow.

Japan:TEPCO to use filters at plant

Laaska News  June 9,2011

The operator of the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant has briefed Japan’s nuclear regulator on equipment for removing highly radioactive substances in water at the facility.

Japan:Work under way for transfer of contaminated water

Laaska News April 17,2011

The level of radioactive water that has accumulated on the premises of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant keeps rising amid concern that the water might overflow, further polluting the ocean.