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    ♨ Japan: Fourth Reactor on Fire ♨

    A spokesman says the fourth reactor at a damaged nuclear plant is now on fire; more radiation has been released, and it's enough in nearby areas to have an impact on health. Japan's prime minister says radiation has spread from the damaged reactors and warned of risks of more leaks. People...
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    Japan #2 and #3 reactor containment vessels are confirmed breached Japan declares 'nuclear emergency

    Good morning everyone. This is the latest from my contacts in Japan, probably one of the last since they are leaving very soon. #2 and #3 reactor containment vessels are confirmed breached. Radiation is leaking uncontrolled from them. Radiation levels at the plant went to over 11,000...
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    Crisis Continues at Crippled Japanese Nuclear Power Plants

    Link RemovedThis handout picture shows the damaged third (L) and fourth reactors of the TEPCO Fukushima No.1 power plant in Fukushima, north of Tokyo, March 16, 2011 Japan's government acknowledged Wednesday it might need the help of U.S. military forces to halt continuing radioactive emissions...
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    ⚠ Japan quake: Radiation warning after third blast ⚠

    Prime minister Naoto Kan warned there is danger of more leaks and told people living within 19 miles (30 kilometers) of Fukushima complex to stay indoors to avoid exposure that could make people sick. Around 70,000 people had already been evacuated from a 12-mile (20-kilometer) radius, and...
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    Japan's nuclear crisis growing

    Full or partial meltdowns possible at some reactors; radioactive steam releases might go on for months A second hydrogen explosion rocked Japan's seaside Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex today, this time destroying an outer building at unit 3 and injuring six workers. But officials asserted...
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    Will Japan face China Syndrome ?

    In addition to the damage caused by one of the biggest earthquakes in modern history, the nation of Japan and the rest of the world are praying that some of their nuclear reactors do not meltdown and cause a worldwide catastrophe. After yesterday's strong earthquake, electrical power was cut to...
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    Gulf of Mexico oil leak 'worst US environment disaster'

    The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the worst environmental disaster the US has faced, a senior official has said. White House energy adviser Carol Browner also said the US was "prepared for the worst scenario" that the leak might not be stopped before August. BP is to try a new tactic after its...
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