August 1, 2011
Aug 1, 2011 | Fukushima Accident Updates
NHK World says TEPCO has completed the fuel pool cooling system for unit #4. Initially, water is being pumped into the pool and not run through the installed water cooling component in order to bring the pool’s water level to full. Once the pool is completely filled,...This site requires a lot of work. We hope you find our efforts valuable and rewarding. Please consider offering your support. There is no minimum amount. Feel free to donate as you see fit, without restriction. Thank you...
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- NAIIC report’s biggest mistake
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- Tokyo antinuke rally was caused by the Hiroshima Syndrome
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- Debunking the Latest Fukushima Death Threat
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- Financial Times prefers fiction over fact
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- No earthquake damage at F. Daiichi unit #1
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- The NAIIC Fukushima report – Some hits and some misses
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- What about F. Daiichi unit #4?
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- More disturbing news out of Japan? I think not!
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- The true crime of March 11, 2011!
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- What's a Becquerel and is it dangerous?
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- Has Unit #2 had a “phantom melt-through”?
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- How many full meltdowns were there at Fukushima?
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- March 13, 2011
- Preliminary Update (March 12, 2011)