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Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

As the saying goes; if it wasn’t for bad luck (the Japanese) would have no luck at all. My goodness, what else can possibly go wrong for these people? I’ll say one thing: I’m glad it isn’t me wearing one … Continue reading

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Factbox: How much radiation is dangerous?

For those of you out there interested in knowing how much radiation exposure is “safe” and the effects of radiation, refer to the following information. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters (Reuters) – Japan asked local governments to make … Continue reading

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2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Obviously, the situation is still far from being under control at already damaged nuclear plants in Japan. It’s scary to think what may happen if there is actually a nuclear meltdown at one of the reactors. Hopefully the scientists working … Continue reading

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180K flee as Japan’s nuke-plant crisis intensifies

The situation in Japan is dire following the devastating earthquake and made worse by the tsunami that followed. And as if that wasn’t enough, now the Japanese must contend with the threat of a nuclear meltdown. How bad can things … Continue reading

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Radiation leaking from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear

This is definitely not a good thing. Hopefully the radiation leak was marginal and there is no threat of radiation poisoning in the atmosphere. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Chris Meyers and Kim Kyung-hoon Chris Meyers And … Continue reading

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Russian wildfires raise radiation fears

The last thing these people need is the threat of radiation poisoning! TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press MOSCOW – Activists are warning that the more than 600 wildfires still burning in Russia could move into the … Continue reading

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