China rethinks nuclear power (Yayyy!)

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Radiation Truth

What does this mean for renewable energy?

Currently 2% of China’s energy comes from nuclear power. China has a huge need to expand its energy supply. Plans were in place to significantly expand China’s nuclear power capacity. Since Fukushima, China has had a change of heart. China has just announced it would temporarily shelve plans to significantly expand its nuclear power capacity in order to review safety and other options. Why is this great news? It means that renewable technology will advance more quickly than predicted. We believe that with China’s new focus on renewables, they will compete economically with fossil fuels within a few years.
What do you think?

What is good dust hygiene?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Radiation Truth

Maggie Gunderson interviews Marco Kaltofen on his timely study of the radioactive fallout from Fukushima.

We need to demand lots more testing. Just as there are smog alerts in some big cities we need to demand nationwide fallout alerts. Please spread the word.

Where is all that Fukushima radiation going, and why does it matter? from Fairewinds Associates on Vimeo.

Helen Caldicott, MD. The next best thing to hearing her speak in person.

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Radiation Truth

USA / Canada Hi-mid levels of Cesium – Radiation and Jetstream Forecast

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Radiation Truth

Radiation risks from Fukushima no longer negligible

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Radiation Truth

The risks associated with iodine-131 contamination in Europe are no longer “negligible,” according to CRIIRAD, a French research body on radioactivity. The NGO is advising pregnant women and infants against “risky behaviour,” such as consuming fresh milk or vegetables with large leaves. … Data for the west coast of the United States, which received the Fukushima radioactive fallout 6-10 days before France, reveals that levels of radioactive iodine-131 concentration are 8-10 times higher [than in Europe], the institute says. (CRIIRAD)