nuclear plants
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Fukushima Evacuation Widened, Again
The Japanese government has taken the bold and somewhat confusing step of evacuating residents of towns outside the official isolation zone, in what amounts to a de facto enlargement. Babies and pregnant women will be the first of thousands removed.
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Japan Has To Borrow Generators From Thailand To Stay Running
Losing a nuclear plant after being devastated by an earthquake and tsunami tend to have negative effects on a small country’s grid. So Japan’s looking outward for juice – borrowing Thai diesel generators for up to five years. [In Focus]
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Hovering Drones Capture Video Of Fukushima Destruction
Viewing the massive explosions inside the Fukushima plant was shocking enough – but up-close video, courtesy of robotic drones, give a more intimate view of the wreckage – and the perilous environment rescue workers have had to navigate.
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Fukushima Rescue Workers Facing Depression And Death
A recent medical examination of the emergency crew struggling to save Fukushima says the indicates are at risk for heavy depression, and even death. Many of them – already in a very hazardous environment – are being fatally overworked.