Tag: Japan disaster
Homeland Security: America is unprepared for nuclear emergency
The nation’s public health systems are ill-equipped to deal with a major nuclear emergency according to a 2010 analysis by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
Critics say EPA radiation monitoring system not adequate
Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s network of radiation monitors does not reach the public quickly and some monitors are not functional, critics say.
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association ready to beef up exports to Japan
Colorado ranchers say they expect to see a rise in beef exports in the wake of Japan's earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
EPA finds radioactive iodine in rainwater in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Sunday that it has found radioactive iodine in rainwater water in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts at levels higher that those considered safe in drinking water.
Colorado’s nuclear power ambitions hinge on waste storage, lack of water
The future of Colorado’s dormant nuclear power industry hinges on two critical issues – water and waste – both of which could prove insurmountable for proponents of new nuclear power plants in the state. Pueblo attorney Don Banner struck a nerve last week with his proposal for a new clean energy park that would include a nuclear power plant. His rezoning request will likely be decided by the Pueblo County commissioners next month, but not before the plan sparked heated debate in the wake of Japan’s ongoing nuclear power crisis.
Nuclear power was fading in U.S. before Japan accident
U.S. nuclear development, already slowed by a lack of private investment, seems likely to be further stalled by the political fallout from the Fukushima disaster in Japan. How fast this slowdown will lead to more renewables is an open question.
Colorado cattle exports likely to increase in aftermath of Japanese disaster
Colorado cattle exports to Japan are predicted to jump in the next year as the recent disaster and nuclear fears in the country are expected to hamper the ranching industry there -- providing room for Colorado products.
Colorado economy climbing ‘sand dune’, forecasters say
A single person, paying nearly $50 million in back taxes helps move the state budget in the right direction. Nonetheless, "sand dune" like conditions will likely slow economic growth, causing legislators to warn that cuts to those programs will still be deep as a one-time infusion of cash is spread out over several budget years.
Nuclear expert says 50/50 odds of catastrophic radiation from Japan
Nuclear expert Arnie Gundersen warns that the unfolding nuclear disaster in Japan may result in a catastrophic radiation release that will reach American shores.
Bennet adds Japan relief link to his web site
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has added a link on his web site directing people looking for ways to help survivors of the unfolding Japan disaster to the federal USAID site.