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More Fukushima Cancer Deaths Than Predicted, Study
Scientists warn that the number of cancer deaths resulting from the Fukushima disaster could be closer to 1,000 than the 125 predicted.
7.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes Japan’s East Coast
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Japan earlier today, triggering a one-meter tsunami at its epicenter.
Japan’s Fish Still Radioactive One Year After Fukushima, Study
18 months after the Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster, the vast majority of fish caught off the northeast coast of Japan remain below limits for seafood consumption, according to one study.
23 Nuclear Power Plants In Tsunami Hot Spots
Researchers have identified 23 atomic power plants that are more prone to suffering the effects of a tsunami.
2011 Japan Earthquake Linked To Spike In Cardiovascular Events
Researchers from Tohoku University have shown a sharp increase in the incidence of cardiovascular conditions soon after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.
Fukushima Disaster Caused Mutant Butterflies, Study
Japanese researchers have found mutations in butterflies in the Fukushima region, signaling early changes to the local ecosystem after the March 2011 disaster.
OPINION: Japan’s Nuclear Restarts Not A Done Deal
Despite the challenges, Ryan Schaffer says there remains a strong case to be made for nuclear energy in Japan, as its reactors are being replaced primarily by fossil fuels.
Fukushima: Low Radiation Exposure, But High Psychological Distress
Fukushima residents suffered from low levels of cesium exposure while TEPCO workers suffered from high levels of psychological distress after the disaster, say two reports published in JAMA.
Thousands More Radiation-Related Deaths Expected From Fukushima, Study
Thousands of deaths could still be expected from the Fukushima nuclear fallout in the years to come, according to the first estimate of the disaster's worldwide impact.
