Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Cesium Radioisotopes
Radioactive Hazard Release
Radiation Monitoring
Radioactive Fallout
Water Pollutants, Radioactive
Food Contamination, Radioactive
Cesium Isotopes
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident
Tsunamis
Radioactive Pollutants
Earthquakes
Japan
Nuclear Reactors
Ukraine
Accidents
Spectrometry, Gamma
Republic of Belarus
Radioactive Waste
Accidents, Traffic
Radiation Dosage
Accidents, Occupational
Air Pollution, Radioactive
Radioactivity
Verification of screening level for decontamination implemented after Fukushima nuclear accident. (1/66)
(+info)Mandatory evacuation of residents during the Fukushima nuclear disaster: an ethical analysis. (2/66)
(+info)The time variation of dose rate artificially increased by the Fukushima nuclear crisis. (3/66)
(+info)Thyroid doses for evacuees from the Fukushima nuclear accident. (4/66)
(+info)Safety regulations of food and water implemented in the first year following the Fukushima nuclear accident. (5/66)
(+info)Cytogenetic biodosimetry for Fukushima travelers after the nuclear power plant accident: no evidence of enhanced yield of dicentrics. (6/66)
(+info)Early-stage bioassay for monitoring radioactive contamination in living livestock. (7/66)
Soil samples from the ground surface and feces and blood from a mixed-breed male pig were collected on April 10, 2011 at a farm within 20 km of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The radioactivity of each sample was measured using a Ge semiconductor detector. Despite the fact that the pig had been fed non-contaminated imported feed, (131)I, (134)Cs and (137)Cs were detected in the feces, and (134)Cs and (137)Cs were detected in the blood clots. Because it is considerably difficult to measure radioactive contamination in the edible muscle of living livestock, bioassays are an option for the screening of radioactive contamination in living livestock to ensure food safety. (+info)Radiocesium distribution in the tissues of Japanese Black beef heifers fed fallout-contaminated roughage due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident. (8/66)
This study examined the accumulation and tissue distribution of radioactive cesium nuclides in Japanese Black beef heifers raised on roughage contaminated with radioactive fallout due to the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on March 2011. Radiocesium feeding increased both (134)Cs and (137)Cs levels in all tissues tested. The kidney had the highest level and subcutaneous adipose had the lowest of radioactive cesium in the tissues. Different radioactive cesium levels were not found among parts of the muscles. These results indicate that radiocesium accumulated highly in the kidney and homogenously in the skeletal muscles in the heifers. (+info)The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident refers to the series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant nuclear incident since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and the second disaster (along with Chernobyl) to be given the Level 7 event classification of the International Nuclear Event Scale.
The accident was initiated by the tsunami following the Tōhoku earthquake on March 11, 2011. The tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear meltdown that led to hydrogen-air explosions. Over 450,000 residents were evacuated from the surrounding area due to the high radioactive release.
The cleanup process is expected to take decades, with the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), estimating that the complete decommissioning of the power plant will take around 40 years. The accident has had significant social and economic impacts on the region, including contamination of land and water, loss of homes and businesses, and long-term health effects for those exposed to radiation.
Radioactive soil pollutants refer to radioactive substances that contaminate and negatively impact the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil. These pollutants can arise from various sources such as nuclear accidents, industrial activities, agricultural practices, and military testing. They include radionuclides such as uranium, plutonium, cesium-137, and strontium-90, among others.
Exposure to radioactive soil pollutants can have serious health consequences for humans and other living organisms. Direct contact with contaminated soil can result in radiation exposure, while ingestion or inhalation of contaminated soil particles can lead to internal radiation exposure. This can increase the risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and other health problems.
Radioactive soil pollutants can also have negative impacts on the environment, such as reducing soil fertility, disrupting ecosystems, and contaminating water sources. Therefore, it is essential to monitor and regulate radioactive soil pollution to protect human health and the environment.
Cesium radioisotopes are different forms of the element cesium that have unstable nuclei and emit radiation. Some commonly used medical cesium radioisotopes include Cs-134 and Cs-137, which are produced from nuclear reactions in nuclear reactors or during nuclear weapons testing.
In medicine, cesium radioisotopes have been used in cancer treatment for the brachytherapy of certain types of tumors. Brachytherapy involves placing a small amount of radioactive material directly into or near the tumor to deliver a high dose of radiation to the cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
Cesium-137, for example, has been used in the treatment of cervical, endometrial, and prostate cancers. However, due to concerns about potential long-term risks associated with the use of cesium radioisotopes, their use in cancer therapy is becoming less common.
It's important to note that handling and using radioactive materials requires specialized training and equipment to ensure safety and prevent radiation exposure.
A "Radioactive Hazard Release" is defined in medical and environmental health terms as an uncontrolled or accidental release of radioactive material into the environment, which can pose significant risks to human health and the ecosystem. This can occur due to various reasons such as nuclear accidents, improper handling or disposal of radioactive sources, or failure of radiation-generating equipment.
The released radioactive materials can contaminate air, water, and soil, leading to both external and internal exposure pathways. External exposure occurs through direct contact with the skin or by inhaling radioactive particles, while internal exposure happens when radioactive substances are ingested or inhaled and become deposited within the body.
The health effects of radioactive hazard release depend on several factors, including the type and amount of radiation released, the duration and intensity of exposure, and the sensitivity of the exposed individuals. Potential health impacts range from mild radiation sickness to severe diseases such as cancer and genetic mutations, depending on the level and length of exposure.
Prompt identification, assessment, and management of radioactive hazard releases are crucial to minimize potential health risks and protect public health.
Radiation monitoring is the systematic and continuous measurement, assessment, and tracking of ionizing radiation levels in the environment or within the body to ensure safety and to take appropriate actions when limits are exceeded. It involves the use of specialized instruments and techniques to detect and quantify different types of radiation, such as alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, and x-rays. The data collected from radiation monitoring is used to evaluate radiation exposure, contamination levels, and potential health risks for individuals or communities. This process is crucial in various fields, including nuclear energy production, medical imaging and treatment, radiation therapy, and environmental protection.
Radioactive fallout refers to the radioactive material that falls to the Earth's surface following a nuclear explosion. It includes any solid, liquid or gaseous particles that contain radioactive isotopes produced by the explosion. These isotopes can have half-lives ranging from days to millions of years and can contaminate large areas, making them dangerous to human health and the environment.
The fallout can be local, affecting the area immediately surrounding the explosion, or it can be global, affecting regions far from the explosion site due to wind currents and atmospheric circulation patterns. Exposure to radioactive fallout can result in radiation sickness, genetic mutations, and an increased risk of cancer.
Radioactive water pollutants refer to contaminants in water sources that contain radioactive materials. These materials can include substances such as radium, uranium, and cesium, which emit ionizing radiation. This type of pollution can occur through various means, including the disposal of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, hospitals, and research facilities; oil and gas drilling operations; and mining activities.
Exposure to radioactive water pollutants can have serious health consequences, as ionizing radiation has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and other harmful effects. Therefore, it is essential to regulate and monitor radioactive water pollution to protect public health and the environment.
I believe there might be some confusion in your question. "Nuclear power plants" and "medical definitions" are two separate concepts that don't typically intersect.
A nuclear power plant is a facility that utilizes the process of nuclear fission to generate electricity on a large scale. In a nuclear power plant, heat is produced when a neutron strikes the nucleus of a uranium-235 atom, causing it to split and release energy. This heat is used to produce steam, which drives a turbine connected to an electrical generator.
On the other hand, medical definitions pertain to terms related to medicine, healthcare, human health conditions, treatments, and procedures.
If you have any questions about nuclear medicine, which is a branch of medicine that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat various diseases, I would be happy to help with that.
Radioactive food contamination refers to the presence of radioactive substances in food or agricultural products. This can occur through various means such as nuclear accidents, improper disposal of radioactive waste, or use of phosphate fertilizers that contain low levels of radioactivity. The consumption of radioactively contaminated food can lead to internal exposure to radiation, which may pose risks to human health, including increased risk of cancer and other diseases. It's important to note that regulatory bodies set limits on the acceptable levels of radioactivity in food to minimize these risks.
Cesium is a chemical element with the atomic number 55 and the symbol Cs. There are several isotopes of cesium, which are variants of the element that have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. The most stable and naturally occurring cesium isotope is cesium-133, which has 78 neutrons and a half-life of more than 3 x 10^20 years (effectively stable).
However, there are also radioactive isotopes of cesium, including cesium-134 and cesium-137. Cesium-134 has a half-life of about 2 years, while cesium-137 has a half-life of about 30 years. These isotopes are produced naturally in trace amounts by the decay of uranium and thorium in the Earth's crust, but they can also be produced artificially in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons tests.
Cesium isotopes are commonly used in medical research and industrial applications. For example, cesium-137 is used as a radiation source in cancer therapy and industrial radiography. However, exposure to high levels of radioactive cesium can be harmful to human health, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially more serious effects such as damage to the central nervous system and an increased risk of cancer.
The Chernobyl nuclear accident, also known as the Chernobyl disaster, was a catastrophic nuclear meltdown that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the No. 4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian SSR in the Soviet Union. It is considered the worst nuclear disaster in history and resulted in a significant release of radioactive material into the environment, which had serious health and environmental consequences both in the immediate vicinity of the reactor and in the wider region.
The accident occurred during a late-night safety test which simulated a station blackout power-failure, in order to test an emergency cooling feature of the reactor. The operators temporarily disabled several safety systems, including the automatic shutdown mechanisms. They also removed too many control rods from the reactor core, which made the reactor extremely unstable. When they performed a surprise test at low power, a sudden power surge occurred, which led to a reactor vessel rupture and a series of explosions. This event exposed the graphite moderator components of the reactor to air, causing them to ignite.
The resulting fire sent a plume of highly radioactive smoke into the atmosphere and over an extensive geographical area, including Pripyat. The plume drifted over large parts of the western Soviet Union and Europe. From 1986 to 2000, 350,000 people were evacuated and resettled from the most severely contaminated areas of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
According to official post-Soviet data, about 60% of the fallout landed in Belarus. The battle to contain the contamination and prevent a subsequent disaster required about 500,000 workers and cost an estimated 18 billion rubles. During the accident itself, 31 people died, and long-term effects such as cancers and deformities are still being accounted for.
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was established around the power plant, and it is still in place today, with restricted access. The site of the reactor is now enclosed in a large steel and concrete structure, called the New Safe Confinement, to prevent further leakage of radiation.
I'm sorry for the confusion, but "tsunamis" is not a medical term. It is a natural disaster term used to describe a series of large ocean waves caused by events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides. These waves can reach heights of over 100 feet and cause extensive damage when they reach shore. If you have any questions about medical terms, I would be happy to help!
Radioactive pollutants are defined as any harmful radioactive substances that are discharged into the environment and pose risks to human health and the ecosystem. These pollutants can be in the form of gases, liquids, or solids and can contaminate air, water, and soil. They originate from various sources such as nuclear power plants, medical facilities, industrial operations, and military activities.
Radioactive pollutants emit ionizing radiation, which can cause damage to living cells and DNA, leading to genetic mutations, cancer, and other health problems. Exposure to high levels of radioactivity can result in acute radiation sickness, including symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Long-term exposure to low levels of radiation can increase the risk of developing cancer and other diseases over time.
Radioactive pollutants can also have negative impacts on the environment, contaminating soil and water and reducing biodiversity in affected areas. They can persist in the environment for long periods, making it difficult to clean up and remediate contaminated sites. Therefore, proper management and regulation of radioactive materials are essential to prevent their release into the environment and protect public health and the environment.
An earthquake is not a medical condition. It is a natural disaster that results from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing the ground to shake and sometimes resulting in damage to structures and loss of life. The point where the earthquake originates is called the focus or hypocenter, and the epicenter is the point directly above it on the surface of the Earth.
Earthquakes can cause various medical conditions and injuries, such as:
* Cuts, bruises, and fractures from falling debris
* Head trauma and concussions
* Crush syndrome from being trapped under heavy objects
* Respiratory problems from dust inhalation
* Psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If you experience an earthquake, it is important to seek medical attention if you are injured or experiencing any symptoms. Additionally, it is crucial to follow safety guidelines during and after an earthquake to minimize the risk of injury and ensure your well-being.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Japan" is not a medical term. Japan is the name of a country, officially known as Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku in Japanese, and is located in East Asia. It is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a population of about 126 million people.
If you have any medical questions or terms that you would like me to define, please let me know!
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "nuclear reactors" are not a medical term. They are a type of equipment used in the field of nuclear engineering and physics. A nuclear reactor is a system that contains and controls sustained nuclear chain reactions. These can be found in power plants to generate electricity, or in research facilities for various purposes such as producing medical isotopes.
If you have any questions related to medical terminology, I'd be happy to help!
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Ukraine" is not a medical term. It is the name of a country located in Eastern Europe. If you have any questions about medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you.
An "accident" is an unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. In medical terms, an accident refers to an unplanned occurrence resulting in harm or injury to a person's body, which may require medical attention. Accidents can happen due to various reasons such as human error, mechanical failure, or environmental factors.
Examples of accidents that may require medical attention include:
1. Traffic accidents: These can result in injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries.
2. Workplace accidents: These can include falls, machinery malfunctions, or exposure to hazardous substances, resulting in injuries or illnesses.
3. Home accidents: These can include burns, cuts, falls, or poisoning, which may require medical treatment.
4. Sports accidents: These can result in injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, or concussions.
5. Recreational accidents: These can occur during activities such as swimming, hiking, or biking and may result in injuries such as drowning, falls, or trauma.
Preventing accidents is crucial to maintaining good health and safety. This can be achieved through education, awareness, and the implementation of safety measures in various settings such as homes, workplaces, and roads.
Gamma spectrometry is a type of spectrometry used to identify and measure the energy and intensity of gamma rays emitted by radioactive materials. It utilizes a device called a gamma spectrometer, which typically consists of a scintillation detector or semiconductor detector, coupled with electronic circuitry that records and analyzes the energy of each detected gamma ray.
Gamma rays are a form of ionizing radiation, characterized by their high energy and short wavelength. When they interact with matter, such as the detector in a gamma spectrometer, they can cause the ejection of electrons from atoms or molecules, leading to the creation of charged particles that can be detected and measured.
In gamma spectrometry, the energy of each detected gamma ray is used to identify the radioactive isotope that emitted it, based on the characteristic energy levels associated with different isotopes. The intensity of the gamma rays can also be measured, providing information about the quantity or activity of the radioactive material present.
Gamma spectrometry has a wide range of applications in fields such as nuclear medicine, radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and nuclear non-proliferation.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Republic of Belarus" is a country located in Eastern Europe, and it doesn't have a medical definition. If you have any questions related to medical topics or health care in Belarus, I would be happy to try to help with those!
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "power plants" is not a term used in medical definitions. It is a term commonly used to refer to industrial facilities that generate and distribute power, typically in the form of electricity. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try to help answer those!
Radioactive waste is defined in the medical context as any material that contains radioactive nuclides in sufficient concentrations or for such durations that it is considered a threat to human health and the environment. It includes materials ranging from used hospital supplies, equipment, and substances contaminated with radionuclides, to liquids and gases released during the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel.
Radioactive waste can be classified into two main categories:
1. Exempt waste: Waste that does not require long-term management as a radioactive waste due to its low activity and short half-life.
2. Radioactive waste: Waste that requires long-term management as a radioactive waste due to its higher activity or longer half-life, which can pose a threat to human health and the environment for many years.
Radioactive waste management is a critical aspect of nuclear medicine and radiation safety, with regulations in place to ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of such materials.
Traffic accidents are incidents that occur when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a stationary object, resulting in damage or injury. These accidents can be caused by various factors such as driver error, distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and adverse weather conditions. Traffic accidents can range from minor fender benders to severe crashes that result in serious injuries or fatalities. They are a significant public health concern and cause a substantial burden on healthcare systems, emergency services, and society as a whole.
An emergency shelter is a short-term housing solution for individuals and families who have been displaced from their homes due to various reasons such as natural disasters, fires, or domestic violence. These shelters are designed to provide immediate safety and basic necessities, including food, water, and medical care, during a crisis situation. Emergency shelters can be located in various settings, such as churches, schools, or community centers, and are often operated by non-profit organizations, government agencies, or religious institutions. The goal of an emergency shelter is to provide temporary relief and support until more permanent housing solutions can be found.
Radiation dosage, in the context of medical physics, refers to the amount of radiation energy that is absorbed by a material or tissue, usually measured in units of Gray (Gy), where 1 Gy equals an absorption of 1 Joule of radiation energy per kilogram of matter. In the clinical setting, radiation dosage is used to plan and assess the amount of radiation delivered to a patient during treatments such as radiotherapy. It's important to note that the biological impact of radiation also depends on other factors, including the type and energy level of the radiation, as well as the sensitivity of the irradiated tissues or organs.
Radioactive air pollutants refer to radioactive particles or gases that are present in the atmosphere and can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. These pollutants can originate from a variety of sources, including nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons testing, industrial processes, and natural events such as volcanic eruptions.
Radioactive air pollutants emit ionizing radiation, which has the ability to damage living tissue and DNA. Exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation can increase the risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and other health problems. Even low levels of exposure over a long period of time can have harmful effects on human health.
Some common radioactive air pollutants include radon gas, which is produced by the decay of uranium in soil and rocks and can seep into buildings through cracks in the foundation; and cesium-137 and iodine-131, which were released into the atmosphere during nuclear weapons testing and accidents at nuclear power plants.
Efforts to reduce radioactive air pollution include stricter regulations on nuclear power plants and other industrial sources of radiation, as well as efforts to reduce emissions from nuclear weapons testing and cleanup of contaminated sites.
Occupational accidents are defined as unexpected and unplanned events that occur in the context of work and lead to physical or mental harm. These accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including unsafe working conditions, lack of proper training, or failure to use appropriate personal protective equipment. Occupational accidents can result in injuries, illnesses, or even death, and can have significant impacts on individuals, families, and communities. In many cases, occupational accidents are preventable through the implementation of effective safety measures and risk management strategies.
Radioactive air pollution refers to the presence of radioactive particles or radionuclides in the air. These substances emit ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to human health and the environment. Radioactive air pollution can come from a variety of sources, including nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons testing, industrial activities, and natural processes such as the decay of radon gas.
Exposure to radioactive air pollution can increase the risk of developing cancer and other diseases, particularly in cases of prolonged or high-level exposure. It is important to monitor and regulate radioactive air pollution to protect public health and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Radioactivity is not typically considered within the realm of medical definitions, but since it does have medical applications and implications, here is a brief explanation:
Radioactivity is a natural property of certain elements (referred to as radioisotopes) that emit particles or electromagnetic waves due to changes in their atomic nuclei. This process can occur spontaneously without any external influence, leading to the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or neutrons. These emissions can penetrate various materials and ionize atoms along their path, which can cause damage to living tissues.
In a medical context, radioactivity is used in both diagnostic and therapeutic settings:
1. Diagnostic applications include imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), where radioisotopes are introduced into the body to visualize organ function or detect diseases like cancer.
2. Therapeutic uses involve targeting radioisotopes directly at cancer cells, either through external beam radiation therapy or internal radiotherapy, such as brachytherapy, where a radioactive source is placed near or within the tumor.
While radioactivity has significant medical benefits, it also poses risks due to ionizing radiation exposure. Proper handling and safety measures are essential when working with radioactive materials to minimize potential harm.
Radiation injuries refer to the damages that occur to living tissues as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. These injuries can be acute, occurring soon after exposure to high levels of radiation, or chronic, developing over a longer period after exposure to lower levels of radiation. The severity and type of injury depend on the dose and duration of exposure, as well as the specific tissues affected.
Acute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness, is the most severe form of acute radiation injury. It can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, and skin burns. In more severe cases, it can lead to neurological damage, hemorrhage, infection, and death.
Chronic radiation injuries, on the other hand, may not appear until months or even years after exposure. They can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, skin changes, cataracts, reduced fertility, and an increased risk of cancer.
Radiation injuries can be treated with supportive care, such as fluids and electrolytes replacement, antibiotics, wound care, and blood transfusions. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove damaged tissue or control bleeding. Prevention is the best approach to radiation injuries, which includes limiting exposure through proper protective measures and monitoring radiation levels in the environment.
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Chernobyl and Fukushima4
- Radiation from the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents may not have been as harmful to wildlife as previously thought. (ornithologyexchange.org)
- Therefore, the SHAMISEN paper [ 2 ] did not aim to be a systematic review of all papers published on the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents, but aimed to present the lessons learned from thyroid cancer screening. (biomedcentral.com)
- The return of experience of the Chernobyl and Fukushima post-accident situations based on the results of the European "PREPARE" research brings many complementary insights on the complexity of nuclear post-accident situations involving long-term contamination, taking into account the specificity of the highly developed and interconnected social, economic, cultural and political context of Japan. (unu.edu)
- Few of the most known are accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plants. (lu.se)
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- The incident was reported to be the worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. (cleantechies.com)
- Eight years after the start of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and two years after the Japanese government lifted evacuation orders in areas of Namie and Iitate, radiation levels remain too high for the safe return of thousands of Japanese citizen evacuees. (org.in)
- In the case of workers and children, who are in the frontline of hazards resulting from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the Japanese government continues to ignore international radioprotection recommendations. (org.in)
- Wildlife thriving after nuclear disaster? (ornithologyexchange.org)
- In this volume and in gripping detail, the Independent Investigation Commission on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident, a civilian-led group, presents a thorough and powerful account of what happened within hours and days after this nuclear disaster, the second worst in history. (youbookinc.com)
- 1818005, ' Radiation Disaster Medicine: Perspective from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident 2014 ': ' are usually use your language or agenda context's Earth Javascript. (dirscherl.org)
- NCTE Position Radiation Disaster Medicine: Perspective from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident 2014 on the server of Excellent colleagues in Becoming developed research components. (dirscherl.org)
- You can resolve the Radiation Disaster Medicine: Perspective from the Fukushima authority to qualify them have you did revised. (dirscherl.org)
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- Consequently, important communication campaigns , including Ethos Fukushima, a program similar to Chernobyl's in 1986, created to help the victims of Fukushima Nuclear disaster, were launched to inform the population, and children in particular, on the effects of radioactivity. (kanpai-japan.com)
- The March, 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Disaster - A Foreseeable System Accident? (springer.com)
- Nearly five years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the plant's operator has admitted that its staff should have reported the meltdowns almost immediately, stressing that TEPCO employees failed to follow damage assessment guidelines. (rt.com)
- "Executives in charge of public relations at the time of the accident were not aware of the assessment criteria written in the Disaster Management Manual," Handa said, adding that TEPCO will investigate why the employees failed to follow the guidelines. (rt.com)
- Instead of announcing the situation at the nuclear plant, TEPCO refused to use the word 'meltdown' for about two months following the disaster, and chose to promptly remove a PR representative who stated following the incident that a "meltdown of a reactor's core" may be taking place at the facility. (rt.com)
- It was the worst nuclear accident to take place since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. (rt.com)
- This book focuses on mental health issues arising in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. (nshealth.ca)
- People affected by the nuclear disaster have been facing serious psychological challenges from ongoing fear of radiation exposure. (nshealth.ca)
- Chernobyl is considered the world's worst nuclear disaster to date. (ucsusa.org)
- The 2011 disaster delivered a devastating one-two punch to the Fukushima plant. (popsci.com)
- In Invisible Colors , Gabrielle Decamous explores the atomic age from the perspective of the arts, investigating atomic-related art inspired by the work of Marie Curie, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the disaster at Fukushima, and other episodes in nuclear history. (mit.edu)
- The Japanese parliament has approved a plan to compensate the victims of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster. (voanews.com)
- It is the world's worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. (voanews.com)
- Given the scale of the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant, it should instead prioritize all its efforts to reduce the risks to the environment and public health from the Fukushima plant. (change.org)
- March 11 marks the anniversary of Japan's 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor disaster. (cdc.gov)
- What are the political effects of a nuclear disaster? (lu.se)
- In this paper (Mehic 2023a), I use data from the 1986 Chernobyl accident to evaluate the voting outcomes of the Swedish Green Party (MP), which was founded in 1982, and elected to the national parliament in 1988, two years after the disaster. (lu.se)
- The Italian decision to abandon nuclear power is very similar to the one made by the German government after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. (lu.se)
Prefecture8
- This report summarizes information from Greenpeace's latest extensive radiation survey in Namie and Iitate, Fukushima prefecture. (org.in)
- Analysis of particulate distributed across Fukushima Prefecture: attributing provenance to the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident or an alternate emission source. (bris.ac.uk)
- In contrast to investigating the distribution (and state) of these high-activity fission products, this study examined fragments of transition metals, rare earth elements and actinides found adhered to a diverse range of organic samples collected from localities across the radiologically contaminated Fukushima Prefecture. (bris.ac.uk)
- In November 2020, the Reconstruction Agency found there were still 37,000 refugees from Fukushima prefecture. (kanpai-japan.com)
- From 2014 to 2019, Fukushima prefecture lifted a large part of the evacuation orders and no-go zones . (kanpai-japan.com)
- In 2011, parts of Fukushima prefecture were affected by radioactivity from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake. (go.jp)
- Effective half-life of 134Cs and 137Cs in Fukushima Prefecture when compared to theoretical decay models. (cdc.gov)
- Thirty-five fixed dose-rate monitors were used to record dose rates at 1 mo intervals from the time of installation in Fukushima Prefecture in April 2012 until December 2018 and were used to estimate the effective half-life for radiocesium contamination based on external radiation dose rates. (cdc.gov)
Reactors8
- The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant consisted of six General Electric (GE) light water boiling water reactors (BWRs). (wikipedia.org)
- The charts are cross-referenced to the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) "Roadmap" plan to bring the nuclear reactors and the spent fuel pools at the Fukushima Daiichi plant to a stable cooling condition and to mitigate radioactive releases. (iaea.org)
- TEPCO has announced a 40-year decommissioning plan, but even now it doesn't know where the vast amounts of melted nuclear fuel from the reactors are located. (311kikin.org)
- Before the accident, radioactive materials were strictly controlled and confined in reactors and cooling pools, but thanks to the Ministry of the Environment, they are now being widely dispersed in the environment. (311kikin.org)
- Its three operating reactors were the same type and vintage as those at Fukushima, and were under the same weak regulatory oversight. (popsci.com)
- The Fukushima nuclear plant suffered meltdowns in three reactors after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami damaged cooling systems at all six of the plant's units. (voanews.com)
- We petition Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority to declare a moratorium on its review of electric utility applications to restart nuclear power reactors, and, give top priority to undertaking measures to address the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. (change.org)
- The tsunami caused nuclear accidents and meltdowns of three reactors in Fukushima. (who.int)
Impact of the Fukushima Daiichi accident2
- This study examines changes to policies, and plans and attempts to distinguish the impact of the Fukushima Daiichi accident from other factors that have affected policymaking in relation to nuclear energy, in particular electricity market economics, financing challenges and competition from other sources (gas, coal and renewables). (oecd-nea.org)
- If that had not been the case, we might have seen the cancer rates rising and other health problems emerging over the next several decades," said Wolfgang Weiss, Chair, UNSCEAR report on radiological Impact of the Fukushima-Daiichi accident. (unvienna.org)
Lessons Learned9
- Lest we give the impression that the Japanese alone are possessed by nuclear denial, we need only examine the deliberate and repeated efforts of NRC Commissioners Svinicki, Apostolakas, Magwood and Ostendorff to delay or prevent the rapid implementation of "Fukushima Lessons Learned" as recommended by their own technical staff. (uchicago.edu)
- The SHAMISEN (Nuclear Emergency Situations - Improvement of Medical And Health Surveillance) European project was conducted in 2015-2017 to review the lessons learned from the experience of past nuclear accidents and develop recommendations for preparedness and health surveillance of populations affected by a nuclear accident. (biomedcentral.com)
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- Emotional Consequences of TMI and Chernobyl: Lessons Learned for Fukushima -- 7. (nshealth.ca)
Radiation22
- No adverse health effects among Fukushima residents or power station workers have been documented that are directly attributable to radiation exposure from the accident. (wikipedia.org)
- Japan has done an enormous amount to reduce people's radiation exposure in the affected areas, to work towards enabling evacuees to go back to their homes and to support local communities in overcoming economic and social disruption," said team leader Juan Carlos Lentijo, Director of the Division of Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology in the IAEA's Department of Nuclear Energy. (cleantechies.com)
- The Fukushima accident's radiation will not harm anyone. (hiroshimasyndrome.com)
- Bomb fallout is very different from nuclear power plant radiation releases. (hiroshimasyndrome.com)
- I can recall the prophetic words of Prof. Dimitry Hrodzinsky, world famous Ukrainian radiation scientist, speaking at the Chornobyl+20 Conference, held in Kyiv in 2006: "The accident is over. (uchicago.edu)
- VIENNA, 31 May (UN Information Service) - "Radiation exposure following the nuclear accident at Fukushima-Daiichi did not cause any immediate health effects. (unvienna.org)
- The effects of radiation exposure on humans and the environment following the accident at the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011 is one of the major issues being discussed at the Committee's annual session which started on Monday, 27 May. (unvienna.org)
- The additional exposures received by most Japanese people in the first year and subsequent years due to the radioactive releases from the accident are less than the doses received from natural background radiation (which is about 2.1 mSv per year). (unvienna.org)
- No radiation-related deaths or acute effects have been observed among nearly 25,000 workers (including TEPCO employees and contractors) involved at the accident site. (unvienna.org)
- Following a major 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami which struck north-eastern Japan on 11 March 2011, the Fukushima nuclear power plants have experienced equipment failures which caused a series of explosions, fires, injuries to the plant workers and emergency responders and radiation releases. (ilo.org)
- The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (FDNPP) accident drew global attention to the health risks of radiation exposure. (intechopen.com)
- In this study, we evaluated the effect of chronic radiation exposure associated with FDNPP accident on the testes of large Japanese field mice. (intechopen.com)
- In conclusion, even if the testes and the process of spermatogenesis are hypersensitive to radiation, we could not detect radiation effects on the spermatogenesis and Cs in the examined large Japanese field mice testes following chronic radiation exposure associated with the FDNPP accident. (intechopen.com)
- External exposure to gamma-photon irradiation from soil contamination due to nuclear power plant (NPP) accidents has significant contribution to human radiation exposure in the proximity of the NPP. (bvsalud.org)
- The absorbed doses by gamma-photon radiation were from cesium -137 (137Cs) in soil contaminated by the two major NPP accidents . (bvsalud.org)
- It is not an exaggeration to say that, without nuclear accidents or the analysis of radiation therapy, there is no way in which we are able to quantify radiation effects on humans. (elsevierpure.com)
- After the nuclear accident, the Japanese government began to provide radiation safety information on the web pages of various ministries and agencies. (311kikin.org)
- March 11 is the anniversary of Japan's Fukushima radiation emergency. (cdc.gov)
- For example, following the Fukushima radiation emergency, there were reports that some people on the West Coast of the U.S. bought and took potassium iodide (KI) to protect themselves. (cdc.gov)
- After the Fukushima emergency, CDC developed more information for the public and public health planners about radiation emergencies and how to prepare for them. (cdc.gov)
- Nuclear technology and the use of radiation sources have been extensively adopted in the modern world. (lu.se)
- The mapping and positioning of gamma emitting radionuclides can be done more precisely and provide more information about the radiation in the environment during radiological accident scenarios. (lu.se)
Daiichi Nuclear Accident3
- United Nation experts are encouraging the Japanese government to better communicate contamination goals with the public but are otherwise very positive about the progress that has been made in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident remediation efforts in Japan. (cleantechies.com)
- This chapter briefly summarizes the current status of spent nuclear fuel and historical development of nuclear fuel cycles in Japan, and problems that Japan faces after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident for spent fuel management. (springer.com)
- Three years after the 11 March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunamis, and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, roughly 130,000 individuals continue to face enormous burdens as a result of mandatory evacuation. (nshealth.ca)
Reactor10
- The results of provisional analysis show that fuel pellets melted and fell to the bottom of reactor pressure vessel at a relatively early stage in the accident. (iaea.org)
- Unlike any other types of power plants a nuclear plant needs power to keep the reactor fuel cool after shutdown. (atomicinsights.com)
- Nuclear fuel before usage in a contemporary light-water reactor (LWR) is made of uranium oxide (UOX) consisting of the fissile U-235 isotope comprising 4.5 % of total uranium (U) atoms. (springer.com)
- The establishment of the nuclear fuel cycle, consisting of U enrichment, reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel to recover Pu and U, and a fast breeder reactor (FBR), became the national policy with the highest priority. (springer.com)
- Our study found varying levels of proactive use of SPEEDI predictive analytics system during the escalating nuclear reactor meltdowns between Japan's central government agencies and between the central and the state government levels. (hawaii.edu)
- Other dangerous radionuclides are likely to remain within the reactor core, even when, as at Fukushima, the fuel rods have disintegrated or melted. (europa.eu)
- They tuned the leaks from the reactor to match the measured concentrations of radionuclides in the sea at 30 and 300metres from the nuclear plant. (europa.eu)
- Anna's research interests lie in the area of nuclear reactor safety. (thebulletin.org)
- An International Atomic Energy Agency investigator examines Reactor Unit 3 at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, May 27, 2011. (popsci.com)
- Among the losses was the damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor that lost onsite power and was unable to cool the reactor cores. (cdc.gov)
TEPCO10
- You can browse and search Internet-based information and the oral presentation information about the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated (TEPCO). (go.jp)
- Outlines the main sequence of events of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, considers the responses of central and local government, and evaluates the response of the plant owner TEPCO. (youbookinc.com)
- Located on the Pacific coastline about 250km (155 miles) north to Tokyo , the nuclear power plant Fukushima Daiichi, operated by Tepco, was damaged . (kanpai-japan.com)
- Dr. Kurokawa takes the view that "when the government, TEPCO, scholars, and the mainstream media colluded and declared that the nuclear plant did not undergo a meltdown, it effectively signalled the "meltdown" of all authority. (kiyoshikurokawa.com)
- Contaminated water containing tritium and other radionuclides that cannot be removed, even with specialized equipment designed to remove nuclear materials, has now accumulated to over 1.2 million tons, and water storage tanks are crammed onto the TEPCO site. (311kikin.org)
- According to TEPCO, approximately 14,000 becquerels of cesium per hour are still being released into the air from the Fukushima nuclear accident site (June 2020). (311kikin.org)
- The Japanese government and Tepco must make all efforts to reduce the environmental threats from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. (change.org)
- Tepco, the Japanese government, and the Nuclear Regulation Authority have continuously failed to undertake effective countermeasures to deal with liquid radioactive discharges. (change.org)
- We petition the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to instruct Tepco to implement the above. (change.org)
- We petition Tepco and the Japanese government to go back to the drawing boards and undertake a fundamental reassessment of measures to address the radioactive water contamination at the Fukushima Daiichi site including the issues of the "ice wall" and water containing tritium. (change.org)
East Japan Earthquake1
- This entry was posted in *English and tagged East Japan Earthquake + Fukushima , Fukushima anniversary , Nuclear Energy Information Service (NEIS) , Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) , The Constitution of Japan . (uchicago.edu)
Tsunami7
- The proximate cause of the accident was the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which resulted in electrical grid failure and damaged nearly all of the power plant's backup energy sources. (wikipedia.org)
- The magnitude of the design tsunami triggering earthquake affecting this region of Japan had been grossly underestimated, and the tsunami hit the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant (NPP), causing the third most severe accident in an NPP ever. (metu.edu.tr)
- In March 2011 the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP) in Japan was hit by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami which resulted in the release of significant amounts of radioactive material. (youbookinc.com)
- In other words, nothing like the catastrophe at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station was possible-no tsunami of 45 feet could swamp a nuclear power station and knock out its emergency systems. (youbookinc.com)
- The Fukushima meltdown occurred after an earthquake hit the region in March 2011, resulting in a tsunami, further devastating the facility. (rt.com)
- The earthquake and tsunami that struck eastern Japan on March 11, 2011, caused a serious accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant on the northeastern coast of Japan. (ucsusa.org)
- The company had recently released an error-prone assessment of tsunami hazards at Fukushima that significantly underestimated the risks . (popsci.com)
20201
- Two years ago Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared that the situation at the Fukushima nuclear site was "under control" when he was trying to secure Japan as the host for the 2020 Olympics. (change.org)
Decontamination1
- Radioactive materials dispersed outside the plant site as a result of the nuclear accident were collected in the process of decontamination and packed into plastic bags. (311kikin.org)
Impacts3
- More serious and wide-spread impacts of the Chernobyl NPP accident on soil contamination in Ukraine , Belarus , Russia and countries as far as Sweden and Greece were due to the inland location , radiative plume transport pathway and high 137Cs emission strength (9 times the Fukushima emission). (bvsalud.org)
- Environmental radioactivity, mainly in the Tohoku and Kanto areas, due to the long living radioisotopes of Cesium is laying obstacle on speedy recovery from the impacts of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. (toxicswatch.org)
- Mental Health and Social Issues Following a Nuclear Accident addresses these issues and their impacts, pursuing both evidence-based and narrative-based approaches. (nshealth.ca)
137Cs1
- The maximum calculated external 137Cs annual effective dose received from the Chernobyl accident was 10 times higher relative to the Fukushima accident . (bvsalud.org)
Meltdown1
- In the aftermath of Three Mile Island's meltdown accident in 1979, the terms "nuclear" and "environmentalist" became mutually exclusive in the mind of the American public. (hiroshimasyndrome.com)
Doses4
- This is particularly the case for Japanese people living away from Fukushima, where annual doses of around 0.2 mSv from the accident are estimated, arising primarily through ingestion of radionuclides in food. (unvienna.org)
- External Cesium-137 doses to humans from soil influenced by the Fukushima and Chernobyl nuclear power plants accidents: a comparative study. (bvsalud.org)
- The calculated annual effective doses at areas near the Fukushima and Chernobyl NPPs exceeded the ICRP recommendation of 1 mSv yr-1. (bvsalud.org)
- Doses from the Chernobyl accident to the nordic populations. (cdc.gov)
Independent Investigation Commission1
- According to Dr. Kurokawa, professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies and the former chair of the National Diet of Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission (NAIIC), "The biggest issue is that due to weak Legislative branch of the Government, the Administrative branch of the Government is not being kept in check. (kiyoshikurokawa.com)
Mile Island2
- It also contrasts the Fukushima findings with those of other nuclear disasters, namely, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. (nshealth.ca)
- and nuclear accidents in Fukushima, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island. (mit.edu)
Worst nuclear accident1
- The worst nuclear accident in history occurred in April 1986 at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which was part of the former Soviet Union at the time. (go.jp)
Risks1
- It stated in a 2012 report that it downplayed safety risks caused by the incident, out of fear that additional measures would lead to a shutdown of the plant and further fuel public anxiety and anti-nuclear campaigns. (rt.com)
Japan22
- The Fukushima nuclear accident was a major nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Ōkuma, Fukushima, Japan which began on March 11, 2011. (wikipedia.org)
- According to the studies conducted in Europe after the Chernobyl nuclear accident and as confirmed by studies conducted in Japan after the FDNPP accident, the 137 Cs deposited on forests is expected to circulate within the forest ecosystems. (nature.com)
- The mission recognized the "huge effort and enormous resources" that Japan is devoting to its remediation strategies and activities, with the aim of improving living conditions for people affected by the nuclear accident and enabling evacuees to return home, the IAEA said in a news release. (cleantechies.com)
- In the past 50 years of nuclear power utilization in Japan, 25,640 MT of spent nuclear fuel has been generated. (springer.com)
- The un-reprocessed spent fuel (25,640 − 1,020 − 7,100 = 17,520 MT) is stored either at each nuclear power plant in Japan (total 14,170 MT) or in the storage facility attached to the Rokkasho reprocessing plant (3,350 MT). 14,170 MT occupies approximately 70 % of total storage capacity (20,000 MT) in all existing nuclear power plant sites. (springer.com)
- In 1955, 10 years after the end of World War II, Japan established the Atomic Energy Basic Law, and launched its nuclear development program. (springer.com)
- In 1988, Japan successfully reached a comprehensive Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA) with the United States that allowed Japan to develop and own the nuclear fuel cycle. (springer.com)
- Indeed, Japan is the only non nuclear weapons country Footnote 1 that has industrial-scale capability of U enrichment, PUREX reprocessing, and FBRs, acknowledged by the international community, particularly by the U.S. (springer.com)
- After reaching the U.S.-Japan NCA in 1988, Japan made steady progress toward construction of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. (springer.com)
- In 1992 the Japan Nuclear Fuel Industry (JNFI), a private company established by the utilities companies, started commercial operation of the first commercial U enrichment plant in Rokkasho, with the capacity of 150 MT Separative Work Unit/year. (springer.com)
- In 1989, the Japan Nuclear Fuel Services (JNFS), yet another company established by the utilities, submitted a license application for the first commercial reprocessing plant in Rokkasho, and in 1993, its construction began. (springer.com)
- Offers recommendations for improving the safe design and operation of nuclear power plants and considers the future of the Fukushima plant and nuclear power generation in Japan. (youbookinc.com)
- When the Nuclear Safety Commission in Japan reviewed safety-design guidelines for nuclear plants in 1990, the regulatory agency explicitly ruled out the need to consider prolonged AC power loss. (youbookinc.com)
- The work reveals the truth behind the tragic saga of the multiple catastrophic accidents at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.It serves as a valuable and essential historical reference, which will help to inform and guide future nuclear safety and policy in both Japan and internationally. (youbookinc.com)
- JICA has been working with the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) since 2017 on an international joint project involving Chornobyl and Fukushima. (go.jp)
- Researchers from Japan and Ukraine have established close ties through this project with a shared desire to rebuild the areas affected by nuclear power-plant accidents. (go.jp)
- The Ukrainian researcher was Dr. Olena Burdo of the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, who spent four months in Japan with the project. (go.jp)
- Her training in Japan was based at the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University, the project's representative research institute. (go.jp)
- 1. Godzilla mon amour: the Origins and Legacy of Nuclear Fear in Japan -- 2. (nshealth.ca)
- The accident triggered widespread evacuations, large economic losses and the eventual shutdown of all nuclear power plants in Japan. (popsci.com)
- Kiyoshi Kurokawa chaired an independent national commission , known as the NAIIC, created by the Diet of Japan to investigate the root causes of the Fukushima Daiichi accident. (popsci.com)
- However, the Japanese government is focusing much of its efforts on the restart of nuclear plants in Japan. (change.org)
Victims1
- Take action to expand recognition and compensation for nuclear weapons victims. (ucsusa.org)
Tohoku1
- The Japanese government thus aimed at overcoming the great Tohoku earthquake and Fukushima nuclear accident within the next ten years. (kanpai-japan.com)
Prefecture's1
- The following days saw multiple explosions and the wind scattered radioactive clouds toward Fukushima prefecture's land. (kanpai-japan.com)
Plant22
- Most of the area contaminated by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident is covered by forest. (nature.com)
- The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident has had an impact on the development of nuclear power around the world. (oecd-nea.org)
- Oyster Creek on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey went on line one year before the number one Fukushima Daiichi plant and has the same design. (atomicinsights.com)
- A nuclear power plant in Byron, Illinois. (uchicago.edu)
- The article presents the different stages of the co-expertise process, which took place in the community of Suetsugi located about 30 km South from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, to improve radiological protection and the living conditions of the residents. (radioprotection.org)
- Download The 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. (youbookinc.com)
- Read online free The 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. (youbookinc.com)
- People who voluntarily left the area near the nuclear plant, in fear of radioactivity. (kanpai-japan.com)
- The project's aim is the effective utilization of zones currently isolated due to nuclear power plant accidents. (go.jp)
- The Fukushima Daiichi Accident will be of use to national authorities, international organizations, nuclear regulatory bodies, nuclear power plant operating organizations, designers of nuclear facilities and other experts in matters relating to nuclear power, as well as the wider public. (ilo.org)
- Therefore, the livestock abandoned in the ex-evacuation zone and euthanized due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident are extremely valuable for analyzing the environmental pollution, its biodistribution, the metabolism of radionuclides, dose evaluation and the influence of internal exposure. (elsevierpure.com)
- This situation in turn produces adverse public responses, such as discrimination and stigmatization of the evacuees and scapegoating of the authorities and nuclear plant workers. (nshealth.ca)
- Psychosocial Challenges of the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Workers. (nshealth.ca)
- 1. The Current Status of Damage from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident. (311kikin.org)
- Following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011, the Japanese. (hazmatmag.com)
- The legislation creates a special fund that Fukushima owner and operator Tokyo Electric Power Company will use to pay reparations to tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate a 20-kilometer area surrounding the plant. (voanews.com)
- オンライン署名 · Stop Radioactive Contamination of the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear power plant site! (change.org)
- We are citizens who want to stop releasing any more radioactively contaminated water into the ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident site. (change.org)
- It has now been more than four years since the start of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident on March 11th 2011. (change.org)
- We petition the Japanese government to promptly disclose all information not just in Japanese but in multiple languages related to radioactive water contamination due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. (change.org)
- Displaced people after Fukushima nuclear power plant emergency in 2011. (cdc.gov)
- The flooding led to widespread damage of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which released radiological contamination. (cdc.gov)
Japan's1
- In its report, the commission concluded that Japan's Nuclear Safety Commission had never been independent from the industry , nor from the powerful Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, which promotes nuclear power. (popsci.com)
Radioactivity3
- As part of this project, the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University invited a young Ukrainian researcher to train at the institute from July to December 2022. (go.jp)
- Ukrainian researcher Dr. Olena Burdo at the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University. (go.jp)
- 2002. The accidental sinking of the nuclear submarine, the Kursk: monitoring of radioactivity and the preliminary assessment of the potential impact of radioactive releases. (cdc.gov)
20181
- Anna has been a participant of Stanford University-MEPhI Young Professionals Nuclear Forum since 2018. (thebulletin.org)
Hazards2
- 106 Criticisms have been made about the public perception of radiological hazards resulting from accidents and the implementation of evacuations (similar to the Chernobyl nuclear accident), as they caused much more harm than they prevented. (wikipedia.org)
- Those reviews and many others concluded that Fukushima was a man-made accident , triggered by natural hazards, that could and should have been avoided . (popsci.com)
Anti-nuclear2
- It was a remarkable diplomatic achievement in the international environment after the nuclear test by India in 1974, upon which the U.S. strengthened its anti-nuclear fuel cycle policy. (springer.com)
- The at the time recently established MP had a high-profiled anti-nuclear agenda. (lu.se)
Operating nuclear power1
- While the accident was followed by thorough technical assessments of the safety of all operating nuclear power plants, and a general increase in safety requirements has been observed worldwide, national policy responses have been more varied. (oecd-nea.org)
Radionuclides1
- The sample bank of animals affected by the FNPP accident consists of frozen tissue samples, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens, dose of radionuclides deposited, etc., with individual sampling data. (elsevierpure.com)
Centre1
- You can download the synthesis report about the "public attitudes to Nuclear Power and climate change in Britain two years after the Fukushima accident" produced by the UK Energy Research centre in January 2014. (nuclear-transparency-watch.eu)
Years3
- I worked there for 20 years, and was a member of their President's nuclear safety board. (atomicinsights.com)
- The experience from the 1986 Chernobyl accident has shown us that apart from any direct impact on physical health, the social and societal effects, and their associated health consequences in the affected population will need special attention in the coming years," said Carl-Magnus Larsson, Chair, UNSCEAR. (unvienna.org)
- The "Nuclear Emergency Declaration" issued after the Fukushima nuclear accident has not been lifted even 10 years after the accident. (311kikin.org)
Attitudes to Nuclear Power1
- To measure pre-Chernobyl attitudes to nuclear power, I use municipality-level voting outcomes from the 1980 referendum on the future of nuclear power in Sweden. (lu.se)
Radioactive materials3
- Since the accident, the dispersal of radioactive materials in the environment has created a situation where it is almost impossible to know where radioactive materials can steal into our lives. (311kikin.org)
- It also destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and released radioactive materials over a large area. (popsci.com)
- Off-site releases of radioactive materials contaminated land in Fukushima and several neighboring prefectures. (popsci.com)
Humanities1
- As Invisible Colors brilliantly argues, art and humanities must keep the nuclear memory radioactive and alive. (mit.edu)
Situations1
- It demonstrates the importance of the societal dimension of the response to post-accident situations. (unu.edu)
Populations1
- After a high scale nuclear accident, local populations face a high level of complexity, whereas their day-to-day life is seriously disrupted by the short and long term consequences of the event. (unu.edu)
Widespread1
- These misunderstandings and misconceptions about nuclear power plants have resulted in a widespread psychological bias which may be termed the Hiroshima Syndrome. (hiroshimasyndrome.com)
Thyroid cancer2
- derived from the SHAMISEN project on thyroid cancer screening after nuclear accident. (biomedcentral.com)
- We continue to support the conclusions and recommendations of the SHAMISEN consortium, including the recommendation not to launch a mass thyroid cancer screening after a nuclear accident, but rather to make it available (with appropriate information counselling) to those who request it. (biomedcentral.com)
Consequences3
- It provides a description of the accident and its causes, evolution and consequences, based on the evaluation of data and information from a large number of sources available at the time of writing. (ilo.org)
- Finally, the Chernobyl accident, being one of the major events of post-World War II Europe, had profound political consequences in most Western countries. (lu.se)
- The decrease in support for nuclear power can, thus, be explained by voters in fallout-affected areas reporting to be significantly more worried about adverse consequences of nuclear power. (lu.se)
Significantly2
- The third part draws some lessons from the experience, which has significantly contributed to enriching the formalisation of the co-expertise process in particular with regard to the recovery of social trust and the role and attitude of experts during the recovery phase after a nuclear accident. (radioprotection.org)
- Despite that, a number of radiological accidents, significantly affecting population and the environment, has happened. (lu.se)
Fission1
- The operating plants DID shutdown immediately at the quake and nuclear fission ceased. (atomicinsights.com)
Power programmes2
- These responses have ranged from countries phasing out or accelerating decisions to phase out nuclear energy to countries reducing their reliance on nuclear power or on the contrary continuing to pursue or expand their nuclear power programmes. (oecd-nea.org)
- This publication is the result of an extensive international collaborative effort involving five working groups with about 180 experts from 42 States with and without nuclear power programmes and several international bodies. (ilo.org)
Programmes1
- The incident led to the suspension of nuclear programmes by a number of countries. (youbookinc.com)
Roadmap1
- Concerning the progress status of "Roadmap towards Restoration from the Accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station," please see attached documents. (tepco.co.jp)
Authorities2
- The analysis of the societal mechanisms in post-accident contexts makes it possible to identify the interactions of the different response paths of individuals and families, professionals, local communities, public authorities and experts after an accident, the role of values in these social mechanisms, as well as the impact of public policies on the resilience and social cohesion of local communities and on their capacity to build their own recovery strategies. (unu.edu)
- Immediately after the accident, authorities conducted large-scale aerial measurements of fallout. (lu.se)
19791
- The Japanese national policy for nuclear fuel cycle was established during the 1970s and 1980s to achieve "energy independence" by decreasing dependence on oil, motivated by the experience of the oil crises in 1973 and 1979. (springer.com)
Fallout2
- Families are suffering, and people have been uprooted and are concerned about their livelihoods and futures, the health of their children…it is these issues that will be the long-lasting fallout of the accident. (unvienna.org)
- First, the decline in support for nuclear power after Chernobyl was more pronounced in high-fallout areas, which is in line with the increase in MP support. (lu.se)