Monday 15 April 2013

Study: Fukushima radiation fallout has devastated health of US babies on West Coast and in other areas

Study: Fukushima radiation fallout has devastated health of US babies on West Coast and in other areas

NaturalNews) New peer-reviewed research published in the Open Journal of Pediatrics raises fresh concerns about the health effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on American children and babies. As has long been suspected by those with an understanding of the widespread reach of radioactive fallout from Fukushima, newborns living in California, Hawaii, Washington, and other West Coast states appear to have been directly affected by Fukushima fallout in a serious way, which is reflected by the disproportionate rate of hypothyroidism observed amongst this demographic.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/039923_Fukushima_radiation_hypothyroidism.html#ixzz2QZdqDdep

Monday 25 March 2013

US soldiers sue over Fukushima radiation exposure - health - 22 March 2013 - New Scientist

US soldiers sue over Fukushima radiation exposure - health - 22 March 2013 - New Scientist


Fukushima's financial fallout is far from over. US military personnel and their families are seeking $2 billion in damages for illnesses they believe were caused by the nuclear plant's meltdown. They allege that the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the plant's operator, misrepresented the amount of radiation present when it accepted US military assistance to deal with the crisis.
Soldiers aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, which rerouted from Korea to assist after reactors at Fukushima went into meltdown in 2011, have filed a lawsuit against TEPCO in the District Court for the Southern District of California. So far, 24 people are claiming damages, but Paul Garner, a lawyer based in San Diego, California, who is representing the plaintiffs, says that the 70,000 US military personnel and families stationed in or near Japan at the time could be party to the suit if they wish.
The plaintiffs claim that the Fukushima radiation leak caused leukaemias, testicular cancer, vision problems and gynaecological bleeding, among other illnesses.

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Fukushima survivors seek restitution after 2011 disaster | Japan | Asia Daily Wire

Fukushima survivors seek restitution after 2011 disaster | Japan | Asia Daily Wire


Thousands of people affected by the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan have filed a class action lawsuit demanding greater efforts to restore the contaminated region, as Japan marks the second anniversary of the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
About 1,650 plaintiffs filed the case with the Fukushima District Court, demanding 50,000 yen ($520) a month each from the government and Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) until the area is restored, their lawyers said in a statement.
“Through this case, we seek restitution of the region to the condition before radioactive materials contaminated the area, and demand compensation for psychological pains until the restitution is finished,” the statement said.

Tuesday 12 February 2013

6,000 Bq/body from a child in Da-te city Fukushima | Fukushima Diary

6,000 Bq/body from a child in Da-te city Fukushima | Fukushima Diary


According to citizen’s organization for Fukushima effect, 6,000 Bq/body was measured from a child in Da-te city. The child has been living in Da-te city since 311.
Da-te city government conducted whole body counter test for children.
Also, according to the survey by dosimeter (Glass badge), the annual external dose is up to 5mSv/y in Da-te city.

Friday 18 January 2013

Fukushima debris hits Hawaii — RT

Fukushima debris hits Hawaii — RT


Debris set adrift by the 2011 Japanese tsunami has made its way to Hawaii, triggering concerns over the unknown effects of the radiation it may carry from the meltdown of the Fukushima reactor.
Debris has washed ashore the islands of Oahu and Kauai and the state’s Department of Health has been asked to test some of the incoming material for radiation levels. Refrigerator parts, oyster buoys, housing insulation, storage bins, soda bottles, toys, fishing nets, plastic trash cans and even Japanese net boats have all washed up on Hawaiian sands in the past few weeks, triggering serious environmental concerns over both water pollution and radiation exposure.
Long-term exposure to radiation can cause cancer, gene mutations, premature aging and in severe cases, death. The consequences of the influx of debris are unknown, causing local agencies to advocate precaution in picking up the Japanese debris.