In the continuing saga of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant struggles, soil samples in two of five locations around the plant have turned up low levels of plutonium. What does this mean with regard to the situation that is playing out in Fukushima? How does this
Read more →With the recent events here in Japan and my posts about the apparent risks – and more importantly, the apparent lack of them – have come some commentary from doom-and-gloom types. One of the posters brought up detection of radioactive particles in Iceland. Some folks haven’t been
Read more →Immediately following their 1999 U.S. Summer Tour, Phish traveled abroad for their first ever shows in Japan. Fuji Rock Festival took place on multiple stages and the festival had specially designed the “Field Of Heaven” stage for Phish to play three consecutive nights of complete, two-set headline
Read more →This morning, we see headlines indicating that the water supply is getting back to normal. A sample taken at the Kanamachi plant contained 79 becquerels of iodine 131/litre. This puts it below the maximum safe limit allowed for infants. As such, the Tokyo government has lifted its
Read more →Yesterday, it was big news that Tokyo’s tap water is showing some pretty significant numbers of radioactive iodine. On Tuesday, a level of 210 becquerels was detected. A sampling taken on Wednesday had 190 becquerels. These are still within limits deemed to be safe for adults (300
Read more →One of the things I’ve noticed with regard to the recent kelp-related information on the ‘net is the idea that because kelp is a natural substance, it can’t hurt you. Sadly, this idea, though of the best of intentions, is just plain wrong. Just because something is
Read more →Today’s message is short and sweet: You folks in North America who are freaking out over potential nuclear fallout from Japan have nothing to worry about. Nothing. Zip. Nil. Nada. Please, stop worrying over how much kelp to take or to give your kids. If you give
Read more →As Friday comes to a close here in Japan, I’m left with the distinct impression of just how crazy a week it has been. First off, the interruption in normalcy has been quite a shock. And the tasks that have hinted at normal protocol seem to have
Read more →By far, the greatest amount of interest in my post, Kelp: A Prophylactic Protocol for Radiation Emergencies, has been from the international community. It is apparent that there is a great deal of concern for the health risks involved for people in North America in the path
Read more →Leave it to FOX News to exaggerate claims in order to sell copy. The network reportedly printed a headline that read, “Japan abandons stricken nuke plant over radiation”. Don’t worry, folks! They haven’t abandoned the site leaving us to suffer the consequences of a meltdown. Yes, radiation
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