Against the Will of the People – Japan Speaking Tour Series No. 5

Against the Will of the People – Japan Speaking Tour Series No. 5

Listen as the Fairewinds Crew uncovers the truth behind the Abe administration’s new “nuclear safety myth”.

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What Are The Consequences Of Siting A Nuclear Plant In a Seismically Active Area?

What Are The Consequences Of Siting A Nuclear Plant In a Seismically Active Area?

In today's Fairewinds' podcast with Arnie Gundersen, we examine the effect of the recent earthquakes on both the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini sites, as well as potential damage from other quakes still to come. Arnie discusses Japan's previous large quakes and the impact on Japanese society. Finally, we discuss future problems with removing the spent fuel from the fuel racks in Daiichi Units 3 and 4.

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Unit 3 Fuel Pool Repairs Support "Detonation" and More Contamination Found in Fish and Tokyo Suburb

Unit 3 Fuel Pool Repairs Support "Detonation" and More Contamination Found in Fish and Tokyo Suburb

Events in Japan begin the Fairewinds weekly podcast this week. Gundersen analyzes TEPCO's recently released plans to install a protective cover over Unit 3 and discovers more proof that a detonation (not deflagration) did indeed occur in Unit 3 back in March 2011. Gundersen then analyzes recent radiation readings in Japan and concludes that the contamination is not abating.

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