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Joint Statement on the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster On the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

26 Apr 2011 - 00:00

(Endorsed by 87 Japanese NGOs)

April 26, 2011

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, precipitated by the huge earthquake and ensuing tsunamis that hit eastern Japan on March 11, has created fear of radiation exposure and radioactive contamination not just in Japan, but throughout the world.

Statement by Scientists and Engineers Concerning Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

23 Apr 2011 - 00:00

Our Views of the Accidents at the Fukushima Nuclear Plants after the Earthquake

From: The Group of Concerned Scientists and Engineers Calling for the Closure of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
Toda Building, 4th Floor, 1-21 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0004
http://kkheisa.blog117.fc2.com/

Over ten days have passed since the Tohoku Pacific Offshore Earthquake hit the Fukushima Daiichi (No.1) Nuclear Power Plant on March 11, 2011. The progress of cooling the reactor cores is slow. The situation remains serious, and we do not yet know how this catastrophic accident will end.

Citizens' Groups Demands Concerning Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

4 Apr 2011 - 00:00

Today civil society groups handed the following demands to officials from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy and the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency. The appeal was initiated by Phase Out Nuclear Energy Fukushima Prefecture Network and Citizens' Nuclear Information Center and was signed by 258 groups and 1010 individuals.

Mr. KAIEDA Banri
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

April 4, 2011

Urgent Demands Regarding the Nuclear-Earthquake Disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants

CNIC Statement Concerning Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Safety Commission's Response

31 Mar 2011 - 00:00

Nuclear Safety Commission: We want action rather than lip service to 'learning lessons'
Demands by Citizen's Nuclear Information Center

Many people are wondering, "What is the Nuclear Safety Commission doing?" At last it has come out in public. It is reported that the chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Commission has stated regarding the accident countermeasures, "We left that up to the initiative of TEPCO," and concerning earthquake safety, "They couldn't have designed it if a decision hadn't been made about the criteria." This is an evasion of responsibility.

Petition Concerning Radiological Impact of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster

28 Mar 2011 - 00:00

The Honorable KAN Naoto, Prime Minister of Japan
The Honorable HOSOKAWA Ritsuo, Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare

We respectfully submit the following demands, which summarize the queries we made to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare during negotiations on March 28, 2011.

1. The Ministry's call for the "active voluntary evacuation" of residents living within a 20 km to 30 km radius of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Stations is irresponsible. Immediately issue a directive to evacuate that area and enlarge the evacuation zone commensurate with radiation doses.

Statement Concerning Evacuation from Area Surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (No. 3)

20 Mar 2011 - 01:00

We Urge the Japanese Government to Take the Following Actions Regarding the Crisis at the Fukushima Nuclear Plants:

Despite strenuous efforts, there is an increasing danger that large amounts of radioactive material might be released from Unit No. 3, which is loaded with fuel containing plutonium. We are particularly concerned about the people currently within the 20-30 km zone from Fukushima Daiichi, who have been instructed to stay indoors until further notice. These people should be evacuated as quickly as possible far away from the nuclear plant.

Statement on the Current Crisis at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants: Message from the Citizens' Nuclear Information Center (No. 2)

18 Mar 2011 - 01:00

On March 15, we stated,
“The recent accidents at Fukushima Daiichi and Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plants are severe and beyond the scope of nuclear-reactor design conditions. An extremely serious situation is continuing.”
Unfortunately, this statement remains true today.

Petition to the Japanese Government

18 Mar 2011 - 01:00

At the Fukushima Nuclear Plants, an extremely serious situation continues. So far, large amounts of radioactive materials have not been released, but in the worst case, this could happen. Specifically, one or more of the following could occur:

1) a complete meltdown of the nuclear fuel as a result of a further lowering of the water level within a nuclear reactor,
2) a large-scale explosion, and
3) release of a large amount of radiation from the spent fuel storage pools.

Statement Concerning the Crises at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants Citizens' Nuclear Information Center (Tokyo)

15 Mar 2011 - 01:00

1. The recent accidents at Fukushima Daiichi and Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plants are severe and beyond the scope of nuclear-reactor design conditions. An extremely serious situation is continuing.

2. The most effective way to avoid being affected by these accidents is to put distance between oneself and those nuclear power plants. It would be best if you could get as far away as possible from Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants. If you are unable to get away, please stay indoors and avoid exposure to the open air. Take care never to expose yourself to rain.

Statement re the Nuclear and Earthquake Disaster Unfolding in Japan

12 Mar 2011 - 01:00

The Citizens' Nuclear Information Center (CNIC) is deeply concerned for the health and safety of the people affected by the earthquakes and tsunamis that have struck Japan over the last two days. We are particularly concerned for the people in the vicinity of nuclear power plants, including workers who are trying to minimize the scope of the disaster.

Citizens' Nuclear Information Center

Posted Sat, 26/03/2011 - 11:53am by admin

Based in Tokyo, we are the Citizens' Nuclear Information Center (CNIC). With a network of scientists, activists, and common citizens, we work to create a nuclear free world.

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