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The idea of Energy-saving in Japan after 2011.3.11

March 30, 2013, www.youtube.com | “Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan’s energy situation is confusing. Various measures to compensate for the lack of energy has been carried out.”

This video is a documentary of energy-saving effort in Japan.
We are conducting in the theme of “energy conservation is one of the clean alternative-energy”.
This initiative will help to prevent global warming.
http://youtu.be/DMvG_qZfjPM
The idea of Energy-saving in Japan after 2011.3.11. – News Documentary Video –
“http://www.tsumugi-spa.com/en/ Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan’s energy situation is confusing. Various measures to compensate for the lack of e…”
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Calvert Cliffs-3 License Denied – Nuke Plant cancelled

March 11, 2013, www.nirs.org | “NUKE PLANT CANCELLED!  For the first time in history, NRC Commissioners uphold denial of a construction/operating license for a nuclear power plant.” Where? At “Calvert Cliffs-3″ on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA.”

NUKE PLANT CANCELLED!
“For the first time in history, NRC Commissioners uphold denial of a construction/operating license for a nuclear power plant.” Where? At “Calvert Cliffs-3” on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA.
http://www.nirs.org/nukerelapse/calvert/calverthome.htm
Photo: NUKE PLANT CANCELLED!<br /><br /> "For the first time in history, NRC Commissioners uphold denial of a construction/operating license for a nuclear power plant." Where? At "Calvert Cliffs-3" on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA.<br /><br /> http://www.nirs.org/nukerelapse/calvert/calverthome.htm
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Japan moves to phase out nuclear energy

September 14, 2012, www.aljazeera.com| “A panel of the Japanese cabinet has called for phasing out of nuclear power over the next three decades in a major shift for Japan as it overhauls energy policy following the Fukushima disaster last year.  ‘Based on facing the reality of this grave accident and by learning lessons from the accident, the government has decided to review the national energy strategy from scratch,’ the policy document said on Friday.”

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Japan moves to phase out nuclear energy
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Cabinet calls for “society that does not depend on nuclear energy” in 30 years, citing last year’s Fukushima disaster.
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170,000 people joined protest in Tokyo

 

[Ajisai Revolution] 170,000 people joined protest in Tokyo "We won't die in insult."30

 

July 16th, 2012, fukushima-diary.com | Lessons from Fukushima – leads to the “Hydrangea Revolution”

– Lessons from Fukushima – leads to the “Hydrangea Revolution”…
[Ajisai Revolution] 170,000 people joined protest in Tokyo “We won’t die in insult.”
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Protesters gathered in Yoyogi park Tokyo, where is in front of NHK head office. They separated into 3 groups to demonstrate in Tokyo.
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San Onofre nuclear plant problem worse than thought

 

San OnOfre Nuclear Power Plant. Image via AFP.

July 12, 2012 www.rawstory.com | “US nuclear regulators published an update on California’s troubled San Onofre power plant Thursday, sparking an expert warning that the problem is more serious than first thought.”

“today’s special – NUKES … NEW PROBLEMS DISCOVERED
“The new data shows that more than 3,400 steam generator tubes in the new steam generators at San Onofre have been found to be damaged
San Onofre nuclear plant problem worse than thought: report | The Raw Story
LOS ANGELES — US nuclear regulators published an update on California’s troubled San Onofre power plant Thursday, sparking an expert warning that the problem is more serious than first thought.”
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Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Update for June 29th – July 2nd, 2012

July 3, 2012, fukushima-diary.com | “Popular anger about Prime Minister Yoshihiko’s decision to restart the Oi nuclear reactors in Fukui Prefecture this weekend continues to grow, as protesters flock to large-scale demonstrations in Tokyo. On Friday, over 100,000 protesters gathered in front of Noda’s official residence to express anger and concern about the reactors’ safety”

Tokyo yesterday , demonstration of 200,000 people for renwable energies and against the restart of nuclear ower plants, – some photos from the best updating website www.fukushima-diary.com …
[Photos] Demonstration of 200,000 people occupied official residence | Fukushima Diary
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The organizer states 200,000 people joined the demonstration. People who joined commented it was more than 4 times as before. Last time, 45,000 people joined.
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Damaged California Nuclear Plant to Remain Shut All Summer

Photo: ~ POTENTIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTED BY ROUTINE INSPECTION at San Onofre, in earthquake zone along the California Coast. "At Unit 3, an unprecedented eight of the 129 steam generator tubes tested by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission since the leak was detected failed pressure testing, said Elmo Collins, regional administrator for the Region IV office of the NRC" http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jun2012/2012-06-19-091.html

 

June 19, 2012, www.ens-newswire.com | “Steam generator tubes that emitted radioactive steam at California’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in January were not properly tested by the manufacturer before they were installed, nuclear regulators told a public meeting in San Juan Capistrano on Monday.”

“~ POTENTIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTED BY ROUTINE INSPECTION at San Onofre, in earthquake zone along the California Coast. “At Unit 3, an unprecedented eight of the 129 steam generator tubes tested by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission since the leak was detected failed pressure testing, said Elmo Collins, regional administrator for the Region IV office of the NRC””
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Japanese university developing building plaster made with zeolite to absorb cesium

May 21, 2012, enformable.com | A Japanese research group says they have succeeded in developing a building material that could filter most radioactive cesium from contaminated water by using zeolite powder instead of sand.

Crystal Pistol shared a link.
“A Japanese research group says they have succeeded in developing a building material that could filter most radioactive cesium from contaminated water by using zeolite powder instead of sand…. http://enformable.com/2012/05/japanese-university-developing-building-plaster-made-with-zeolite-to-absorb-cesium
One unresolved problem with the Fukushima Daiichi disaster is the radioactive particles contamination worldwide, and especially in Japan. Dispersed low level contamination poses a particular challenge to those charged with its remediation.”
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VANDANA SHIVA to Release the National Appeal on Koodankulam at the India Gate TODAY.

May 20, 2012, www.dianuke.org | “Vandana Shiva, the prominent Indian eco-feminist scholar and activist, would be releasing the  “Appeal to the Conscience of the Nation on Koodankulam” this Sunday – May 20th at 6 PM at the India Gate in New Delhi.”

VANDANA SHIVA rallies support against the Nuke Plant at…”
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Japan Shuts Down Last Nuclear Reactor On Children’s Day

Japan Shuts Down Last Nuclear Reactor On Children’s Day

May 5, 2012, www.care2.com | “Hundreds of people today marched through Tokyo waving fish-shaped banners, a symbol of the anti-nuclear movement, to celebrate what they hope will be the end of nuclear power in Japan, as the country powers down the last of its 50 nuclear reactors.”

“Japan Shuts Down Last Nuclear Reactor On “Children’s Day” in Japan, May 5
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Hundreds of people marched through Tokyo waving fish-shaped banners, a symbol of the anti-nuclear movement, to celebrate the end of nuclear power in Japan.”
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